Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator

Job summary

We are a small, friendly team committed to providing a first class service. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital. We have a breast screening population of approx. 52,000 women and manage the administration for the breast screening services . We also support the breast clinic with their symptomatic one-stop breast clinics as well as follow up imaging clinics.

Kettering Breast Screening Unit is looking to appoint into their Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator post. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to apply to this substantive position.

This pivotal role combines people management with the chance to work in a fast-paced specialty. You'll be part of our dynamic admin team, helping to ensure that administrative processes run smoothly and effectively to support high-quality support and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The successful candidate will ideally have extensive experience of administrative leadership within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

The role of Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator is an integral part of the Breast Screening team providing support to the Programme Coordinator and also overseeing the Very High Risk screening programme with service delivery, planning, strategy and achieving the operational targets.

The role will also include:

Assisting in accurate data input, data audit and data management to support the delivery of the NHSBSP.

Providing support to the Breast Screening Programme Coordinator in the preparation of the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting and updating of MDT outcomes.

Overseeing the NHSBSP Very High Risk cohort.

Breast screening batch preparation and management in accordance with NHSBSP guidelines.

Undertaking monthly, quarterly and annually reporting of programme statistics to stakeholders, including NHS England.

To deputise for the Programme Co-Ordinator in their absence.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Breast Screening and very high risk Programme Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day to day running and management of the breast screening administration office which provides the administrative functions for the Breast Screening Programme.

Including supporting the Programme coordinator in overseeing the process of inviting eligible clients for screening using the National Breast Screening System (NBSS), based on lists derived from the BS Select system and for making sure all women receive the right result following their screening episode.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to support and motivate members of the team to promote a positive working environment
  • Demonstrable organisational skills
  • Able to multitask; prioritising workload, recognise and implement strategies to meet deadlines
  • Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to sit and work at a desk/ VDU for long periods of time
Desirable
  • Caring and compassionate personality

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential
  • Able to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues
  • Ability to learn, adapt and develop new skills
  • Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge & experience

Essential
  • Previous experience of interpreting and interrogating data
  • Extensive experience of working with an administrative role within the NHS
  • Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams
  • Experience working in a busy office
Desirable
  • Knowledge of hospital IT systems including Careflow, NBSS, CRIS, Somerset Cancer Registry, GE PACs and BS Select
  • Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme & Breast symptomatic pathways
  • Extensive experience of working with an administrative role within the NHS

Education, training and qualifications

Essential
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
  • GCSE level or equivalent level of education in Maths
  • GCSE level or equivalent level of education in English
Desirable
  • Evidence of Management / Leadership courses undertaken

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us



Job Details

Company
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom
Salary
£28392.00 to £31157.00
Posted