BCSP/General Administrator
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our well-established Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) team as a Clerical Officer.
This is a pivotal role within the service, providing essential administration support to the Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSP) and the wider team. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop skills through the accurate management of patient sensitive data, handling incoming calls from patients, and contributing to the smooth running of the service.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills, outstanding attention to details, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Previous administrative experience or in a healthcare setting would be an advantage, though full training will be provided.
If you are passionate about delivering high standards of clerical support and making a difference to patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Administrators have collective oversight and control of the administrative processes for the BCSP, surveillance and complex polyp services, ensuring the services are maintained to provide a high quality and effective service for patients and referrers.
- Accountable for providing an administrative service to the BCSP Management Team to support the effective delivery of the FOBt Programme and Bowel scope programme.
- Act as first point of contact with Regional Hub (Rugby) with the recording of results and arrangement of nurse-led community clinic appointments.
- Arrange colonoscopy appointments at the identified screening centres.
- Arrange and book Bowel scope lists across Trusts as per service guides and standards.
- Ensure smooth referral pathways are adhered to for patients referred to and from local Trusts.
- Maintain service waiting lists and local databases as part of the team.
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the BCSP Manager in the development of robust information systems that will support the current and future needs of the Programme.
Responsible for the production of regular and ad hoc reports for both internal and external recipients.
Manage endoscopic procedures as required by the services.
Collate and analyse data from various sources to meet the required reporting standards.
Participate in the development of new systems to meet changing information requirements.
Ensure the security, maintenance and cleanliness of office accommodation and equipment.
Carry out other duties as appropriate to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent experience Ability and willingness to undergo further training as necessary
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in an administration role.
- Extensive Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and Ema
- Typing skills
- Demonstrate analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Somerset cancer Registry
Knowledge
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Security procedures & policies
Skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to produce reports to tight deadlines
- Understand the need to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Confident and able to communicate at all levels
- Ability to prioritise work and deliver measurable results
- Ability to use initiative, make decisions and practice effective time management
- Demonstrate excellent organisational abilities
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal site
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/