
Job overview
We are currently advertising for a Pathway Support position within the Breast Units at Derby and Burton.
Responsibilities of this role will include administration and clerical support for the South Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire Breast Screening and Symptomatic Services. This will involve reception duties, clinic preparation and office duties associated with the breast service.
The Breast Service is delivered across South Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire with static Breast Units at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. The role will involve working at both Derby and Burton Breast Units depending on service need.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be confident communicators with the ability to liaise with colleagues and patients. Essential qualities are strong organisational/time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure. Flexibility is required as the post holders will be required to work in either location and meet differing clinic session times.
Applicants should have demonstrable experience of working in a busy outpatient environment or have call handling experience. Applicants must be experienced in using IT systems and/or appointment systems, with a sound understanding of appointment/waiting list management.
Core skills/qualifications include: educated to English Language and Mathematics at O’ level/GCSE level, IT literacy, good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and individually, with minimal supervision.
Closing date of applications: 31st August 2026
Interview date: 11th September 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate good organisational skills and proven accuracy
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate previous customer service experience
- To be able to demonstrate good IT skills including the use of Word and Excel
- To be able to demonstrate recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures
Desirable
- Previous Experience of Clinic/Note Prep
- An understanding of the 18-week RTT process
- Knowledge of the Trust’s Patient Access Policy
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
- Good standard of English GCSE or equivalent
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This advert is for Pathway Support (Waiting List) with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Derby & Queens Hospital Burton. It is listed as a Band 2 role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata pa. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Fixed 12 months / Secondment). The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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