Administrative and Clerical Officer - Dorset Breast Screening Unit

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Poole seeks an Administrative and Clerical Officer for the Dorset Breast Screening Unit. This permanent role involves supporting the Office Manager and working within a team to uphold NHS standards. Ideal candidates will have a good GCSE education and proficiency in Word and Excel, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers a chance to contribute to an important health program serving thousands of women each year.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education at GCSE or equivalent.
• Evidence of organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and maintenance of accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager in the requirements of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to adhere to NHSBSP and Trust guidelines.

Skills

Word and Excel

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Evidence of organisational skills

Ability to work within a team

Attention to detail and maintenance of accurate records

Self-motivated

Well organised

Education

Good standard of education at GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Administrative and Clerical Officer - Dorset Breast Screening Unit

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 4th December 2025

The Dorset Breast Screening Unit is looking for a self‑motivated person with good attention to detail to support the Office Manager in fulfilling the requirements of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) for Dorset and the Trust Symptomatic Breast Service. The role supports initiatives aimed at reducing the DNA rate and improving uptake within the service. This is a permanent contract working alongside a dedicated administration and clerical team.

The candidate will need to be willing to learn and assimilate new systems and processes quickly, working with a multidisciplinary team to adhere to the NHSBSP and Trust guidelines and procedures. The unit is modern and innovative, inviting over 40,000 women from Dorset for breast screening each year and supporting a busy symptomatic service.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education at GCSE or equivalent

Skills

• Word and Excel
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Evidence of organisational skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Able to cope in a stressful environment, with emotional patients and carers
• Attention to detail and maintenance of accurate records
• Understand the critical importance of confidentiality
• Ability to use a PC - Keyboard/computer skills
• Self‑motivated
• Well organised

Knowledge

• Awareness of Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Service
• Experience of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of NBSS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust