Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2)

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Breast Screening Administrative Assistant to join our friendly Breast Screening Team.

You will provide high-quality administrative support to both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, ensuring accurate data entry, appointment management, patient communication and maintenance of clinical records. Working in a busy environment, you will help deliver an efficient, compassionate and patient-centred service while supporting national screening standards.

Hours per week: 37.5 (part time available)

Main duties of the job

• Provide administrative support to the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
• Manage appointments, screening records and patient correspondence.
• Input and maintain accurate data using NHS systems.
• Respond professionally to patient and healthcare professional enquiries by telephone and in person.
• Support clinic administration, audits and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with symptomatic breast administration, including booking patients, processing urgent referrals and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.