Deputy Screening Centre Manager

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is looking for a Deputy Screening Centre Manager in Cardiff. This permanent role involves managing a team and ensuring efficient screening processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong administration and leadership skills, with a commitment to public health.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Successful management and/or administration experience.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Medical Secretaries and Screening Pathway Administrators.
• Ensure timely processing of clinics and results.
• Lead and manage a team effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation abilities

Presentation skills

Education

Degree level standard

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking candidates with strong administration and line management experience to take on the role of Deputy Screening Centre Manager for the Public Health Wales Screening Centre based at 18 Cathedral Road in Cardiff. This is a permanent post and is an exciting opportunity to become involved in delivering world-class screening programmes as part of Public Health Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, but English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Screening Centre Manager has specific line management responsibilities for the Medical Secretaries / Screening Pathway Administrators within the centre and is responsible for the results and assessment coordination to ensure the timely processing of clinics and results.

The ideal candidate will need to be adaptable, enthusiastic, well-motivated, and innovative, with good organisational skills. They will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead and manage a team of staff is essential.

About us

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public, and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

In the context of recent challenges such as the Coronavirus pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and climate change, we are committed to supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these issues and providing solutions.

Our organisation values 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and those seeking part-time or job-share roles.

To learn more about working with us and the benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.

For guidance on the application process, please visit application guidance.

Job details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £30,420 to £37,030 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 028-AC122-0525

Job location: Breast Test Wales, 18 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ

Job description and responsibilities

You will find the full job description and personal specification attached within the supporting documents or can view them by clicking "Apply now" to access Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Educated to degree level standard or equivalent OR proven track record (see EXPERIENCE)

Desirable qualifications:

• Relevant managerial/admin qualifications

Knowledge and Experience (Essential):

• Successful management and/or administration experience
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of quality assurance systems

Desirable experience:

• Experience in national screening programmes
• Previous NHS experience
• Data extraction from databases
• Quality systems and management experience

Skills (Essential):

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and effective report writing
• Leadership and team management skills
• High literacy and numeracy levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and screening pathway systems
• Negotiation and persuasion abilities
• Presentation skills and stakeholder engagement

Desirable skills:

• Willingness to learn Welsh or ability to speak Welsh

Personal circumstances:

• Able to travel

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants requiring sponsorship should refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for details on visa requirements and criminal record checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer: Public Health Wales

Address: Breast Test Wales, 18 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ

Website: https://phw.nhs.wales/