
Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Communication
Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Qualifications
Good Standard of Education
- Qualifications
IT skills equivalent to NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages, predominantly Excel.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in an administrative role
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of using advanced IT applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of complex booking and medical systems.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Medical / Audio Typing
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in the NHS.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join South Essex Breast Screening Service a Breast Screening Data Assistant.
The successful candidate will support the screening service by assisting with the completion of mandatory breast screening reports, including KC62 and BASO, alongside a range of daily administrative duties within the Screening Office.
The post holder will be responsible for accurately collecting screening data from multiple sources, liaising with clinicians, screening services and other healthcare professionals, and entering information onto the National Breast Screening System (NBSS). The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.
If you are interested in the role and believe you have the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would encourage you to apply today.
Please note that this vacancy may close early depending on the number of applications received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires
Main duties of the job
- Data Entry
- To ensure that all National Breast Screening System (NBSS) data is kept up to date to support with the submission of mandatory reports e.g., KC62, BASO within the timescales set down.
- To assist the data coordinator with ensuring the quality of all data entered into NBSS and the accuracy and validity of all reports/analysis/interpretation produced from it.
- To maintain a record of treatment decisions made at MDT meetings and ensure that these are recorded on the NBSS in a timely manner.
- To partake in the auditing process of other data assistant’s work.
- To undertake any work as detailed by the Director of Screening, Programme Manager, and Office Manager to support the ongoing development of data management within the Screening Service.
- To assist with the production of lists, reports and maintenance of records utilising the NBSS computer system.
- To assist with the data entry required for all interval cancer cases.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Breast Screening Data Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for (**) Breast Screening Data Assistant with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Assistant (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent: 9am - 5pm. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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