Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Administrator

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Programme Administrator to support the Bowel Cancer Screening programme across MK and Buckinghamshire. The role involves on-site administration, data entry, packing patient materials, and coordinating with Endoscopy and clinical staff.

The successful candidate will work across MKUH and partner trusts, travel to sites as required, and contribute to timely patient care and data accuracy within a busy NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with ability to work in busy NHS environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare packs for positive assessment clinics on BCSS and local systems (eCARE/CareFlow).
• Schedule assessment clinics across all sites; respond to fluctuations in demand.
• Prepare Endoscopy packs; book patients and provide details to Endoscopy; scan packs as needed.
• Coordinate patient appointments across BCSS and ensure referral pathways are followed.

Skills

Administrative support

Data entry

Scheduling

Tools

BCSS system

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Bowel Cancer Screening centre as a Programme Administrator, supporting the early diagnosis and prevention of cancer across the county. The programme works across Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH) and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT). This post will be based at Milton Keynes University Hospital, providing on-site administrative support for the programme. This will include, but is not limited to, booking patients onto hospital systems, preparing letters and packs for patients, liaising with MKUH Endoscopy, and working alongside clinical staff. There is an expectation that the successful post-holder will be able to travel to MKUH and BHT sites as required. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator, able to handle the demands of a busy NHS service. They will be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as in a team of clinical and non-clinical staff. Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing quality patient care and experience are essential. "We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute" Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Interview date: 19 October 2026 The post holder will be accountable for providing an administrative service to support the effective delivery of the programme. A significant proportion of the role involves data input and adherence to administrative processes to ensure the smooth running of the programme. Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes "NHS Staff Survey 2024" They feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%

• Be responsible for setting up and preparing packs for positive assessment clinics on both the Bowel Cancer Screening System (BCSS) and local systems (eCARE/ CareFlow).
• Schedule assessment clinics across all sites. Respond to fluctuations in demand.
• Prepare packs for Endoscopy- booking patients and providing the details to Endoscopy in a timely manner. Physically taking and/ or scanning the packs to the unit.
• Play a key role in co-ordinating patient appointments (including on the BCSS), ensuring referral pathways are adhered to.
• To update and maintain patient notes.
• Ensure datasets are complete and patients are followed up in a timely manner, flagging up any queries/ concerns with relevant staff members.
• Check the BCSS regularly through the day for new appointments to action and batch letters /patient questionnaires to be printed and posted.
• Be responsible for BCSP surveillance/ further procedures, liaising and booking appointments with patients across the county.
• Ensure the completion of patient pathways by arranging further procedures/ follow ups, as required, following patients through to discharge.
• To organise, co-ordinate, attend and minute all BCSP meetings- both internal and external.
• To provide secretarial support to the BCSP team, word processing, filling, photocopying and composing letters/ documents.