Breast Screening Admin Assistant – Patient-Focused

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2) to join the team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, ensuring accurate data entry, appointment management, patient communication and maintenance of clinical records.

In a busy environment you will help deliver a patient-centred service while supporting national screening standards and maintaining confidentiality in

Qualifications

• Proven admin experience in a busy office
• Experience with NHS admin systems is advantageous
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication with patients and staff
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities
• Confidentiality and data protection awareness

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
• Manage appointments, screening records and patient correspondence.
• Input and maintain accurate data using NHS systems.
• Respond professionally to patient and healthcare professional enquiries by telephone and in person.
• Support clinic administration, audits and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with symptomatic breast administration, including booking patients and processing urgent referrals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Deadline management

Education

GCSEs (A-C/9-4) incl English & Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Business Admin

Business Admin NVQ 2/3

Vocational Level 3 training

NHS admin training

ECDL qualification

Tools

PAS

SystmOne

NBSS

CRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking a Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2) to join the team. You will provide high-quality administrative support to the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, ensuring accurate data entry, appointment management, patient communication and maintenance of clinical records.

In a busy environment you will help deliver a patient-centred service while supporting national screening standards and maintaining confidentiality in