Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2)

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2) at Macclesfield. The role supports both NHS Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Breast Service, handling data entry, appointments, and patient communications within a busy, patient-centred environment.

You will work to national screening standards, maintain records, and liaise with healthcare professionals, ensuring confidentiality and data protection across NHS systems.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A–C/9–4) including English and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Business Administration NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent.
• Relevant clerical or NHS admin training.
• ECDL Qualification (European Computer Driving Licence)

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, processing urgent referrals and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interpson?

High level of accuracy

Prioritise workload

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Business Administration NVQ Level 2/3

Vocational Level 3 training

NHS admin training

ECDL qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

NHS systems (PAS, SystmOne, NBSS, CRIS)

Job description

Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2)

NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 209-A-26-8376699

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Breast Screening Administrative Assistant to join our friendly Breast Screening Team.

You will provide high-quality administrative support to both the NHS Breast Screening Programme and the Symptomatic Breast Service, ensuring accurate data entry, appointment management, patient communication and maintenance of clinical records. Working in a busy environment, you will help deliver an efficient, compassionate and patient-centred service while supporting national screening standards.

Main duties of the job

• 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, processing urgent referrals and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSEs (A–C/9–4) including English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Business Administration NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent
• Relevant clerical or NHS admin training
• ECDL Qualification (European Computer Driving Licence)

Experience

• Previous admin experience in a busy office setting
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• NHS or healthcare admin experience
• Familiarity with NHS clinical or admin systems (e.g. PAS, SystmOne, NBSS, CRIS)

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Knowledge

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of NHS values and customer service standards
• An awareness of the aims and principles of the NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening programme)

Further Information

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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