Administrative and Clerical Officer - Dorset Breast Screening Unit

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is seeking a self-motivated Administrative and Clerical Officer to support the NHS Breast Screening Programme and Trust Symptomatic Breast Service. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team and requires good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Applicants should have a good education standard and familiarity with Microsoft Office. This role promises a permanent contract with a dedicated clerical team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager in fulfilling the requirements of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
• Adhere to NHSBSP and Trust guidelines and procedures.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to improve service uptake.

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

Attention to detail

Understand the critical importance of confidentiality

PC keyboard/computer skills

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