Bowel Cancer Screening Administrator

  • Harrogate
  • Harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust

please be aware - this advert is for a part time position of 28 hours per week as well as a full time position of 37.5 hours per week

You will maintain the administrative duties required to sustain the smooth running of the Bowel Screening programme andwill be expected to provide statistical information to assist with monitoring service productivity and audits as well as all other reports required by Trust Board, Commissioners and the BCS Quality Assurance team.

The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required to maintain and develop relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts

You must be compassionate and caring, with good communication skills as you will be required to discuss information to patients and relatives and ensure that all information is fully understood. You must be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative, as well as being part of a dedicated team.

You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the role. Good IT knowledge is essential with evidence of word/Microsoft Excel, as you will need to record, collect, audit and monitor data accurately.

The hours of work are 28 hours per week, worked over long days and will include evening and weekend working as the service evolves.

The Bowel Cancer Screening programme has been running for 12 years and is well established, currently serving a population of 1.3 million.

We are a busy service and the post holder will be expected to work on his/her own initiative and as a part of a team..

We are a friendly team working in a busy environment. The role is varied and no two days are the same. If you are up to the challenge we look forward to meeting you.If you think you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role we are keen to hear from you. Informal conversations or visits to our team from interested parties are strongly encouraged.

Job responsibilities

The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies and to attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust.

For more information please see the job description attached.