Senior Clerk

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable clerical team leader to support the National Breast Screening Programme in Newcastle. You will supervise junior A&C staff and ensure accurate recording of complex clinical information in NBSS and provide an efficient reception service.

You will answer queries from patients, relatives, GPs and other Screening Offices and provide clerical support for the breast imaging service using the RIS.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling complex clinical information
• Strong communication with patients, GPs and offices
• Ability to lead and develop clerical teams

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of junior A&C staff to ensure accurate NBSS records
• Provide clerical support for breast imaging RIS
• Answer queries from clients, relatives, and healthcare professionals

Job description

To contribute to the effective operation of the call/recall National Breast Screening Programme as part of the multi-disciplinary team by utilising team leader skills to ensure provision of an excellent clerical service within the Newcastle Breast Screening service. This will involve leading a team of junior A&C staff; undertaking a varied range of duties consistent with ensuring accurate recording of complex clinical information on NBSS, and to provide an efficient reception service. To answer queries from clients/patients, relatives, GPs, and PCTs and other Screening Offices. To provide clerical support for the breast imaging symptomatic service using the Radiology Information System (RIS).

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust