Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

 We are looking for an organised and motivated Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Senior) to join our Breast Imaging Service at East Cheshire NHS Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, helping to ensure patients receive high-quality, timely care.

Hours per week: 22.5

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. 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.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will provide accurate administrative and data management support, manage patient appointments and records, respond to telephone enquiries, and ensure screening and symptomatic service information is processed in line with national standards. You will support the administration of breast assessment clinics, maintain accurate patient records, liaise with clinical teams and external organisations, and contribute to the smooth running of both services.

The role also includes supporting the supervision of junior administrative staff and contributing to quality assurance, audit activities, and continuous service improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative experience, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment. Experience within the NHS or healthcare setting and knowledge of NHS systems would be advantageous but are not essential.

If you are committed to delivering excellent patient care through efficient administrative support and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.