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Job overview
To support the work of the screening office team by accurate, To support the work of the London Hub team by accurate, efficient and timely execution of essential operational activities that support surgical diagnostic and treatment data collection and inputting under the direction of the Data Office Manager and Service Manager - Data. To liaise closely with other Administration/Data Officers to ensure integration of functions and facilitate providing cover for periods of short-term absence. All Screening Office Administration and Hub Data Officers are expected to develop the knowledge and ability to provide cover for key elements of each other’s work. The specific elements to be covered by each Data Officer will be specified by the Data Office Manager and Service Manager - Data, who will also arrange appropriate training.
Main duties of the job
The London Breast Screening Programme Hub Data Team collects and inputs surgical breast cancer data for the six breast screening services based in London. Data accuracy and audit are critical performance measures of the NHS Breast Screening Programme. We are looking to recruit a Data Officer. The post offers variety and the opportunity to work in a stimulating and developing area within the breast screening programme. The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values and the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking detailed, intensive work in a busy administrative environment
- Experience of using information technology such as Word and Excel in work-related activities
Desirable
- Experience of dealing sensitively with client/patient concerns in emotive and distressing circumstances
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use own skill and judgement to select the most appropriate action from a range of alternative approaches
- Able to sustain meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
- Good level of verbal and written communication
- Good interpersonal and listening skills
- Able to handle difficult and distressing situations effectively
- Able to prioritise own workload to set and meet deadlines
- Able to compose correspondence and reports
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Able to present information to others
- Able to influence, advise and motivate others
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent
Desirable
- EITS or Equivalent
- NVQ2 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent
- Key Skills Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent
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This advert is for Band 3 Data Officer (London Admin Hub) with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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