Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Admin Lead

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an organised, proactive and motivated Band 4 Screening Administration Lead to join our Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a nationally recognised, high-quality screening service that makes a real difference to patient outcomes.

As the Screening Administration Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day administrative function of the service, provide first-line supervision to administrative colleagues, and act as a key contact between clinical teams, the Screening Hub and wider departments. This role is ideal for someone with strong NHS administrative experience who enjoys leading others, improving processes, and maintaining excellent data quality in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

Provide daily leadership, support and supervision to Administrative Support Officers and Administrative Assistants.

Coordinate rota planning, ensuring appropriate cover and clear communication across the team.

Oversee screening waiting lists and booking processes to support achievement of national and Trust access standards.

Ensure high-quality, accurate data entry across key systems such as BCSS/Open Exeter, PAS/Maxims and Somerset Cancer Register.

Liaise with Endoscopy, Colorectal, Radiology, Pathology and other services to maintain patient flow and optimise capacity.

Lead the administration of relevant MDT meetings, ensuring timely preparation, documentation and outcome recording.

Support the effective maintenance of the service's Quality Management System (QMS), including audits, SOP updates and quality assurance activity.

Carry out a full range of administrative duties when required to ensure service continuity, including booking, telephone queries and patient tracking.

Maintain excellent communication with patients, carers, GP practices, the Screening Hub and clinical teams, ensuring a compassionate and professional approach at all times.

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving operational challenges and supporting staff development.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-7827516

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or equivalent in administration.
ECDL or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Previous waiting list experience and knowledge of access targets.
Previous experience within the NHS.

Desirable

MAXIMS and Scorpio trained
Customer care skills
Leadership Skills

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.

Desirable

NVQ 3 or equivalent in administration.
ECDL or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Previous waiting list experience and knowledge of access targets.
Previous experience within the NHS.

Desirable

MAXIMS and Scorpio trained
Customer care skills
Leadership Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)