Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clerical Officer to join the Breast Imaging team here at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). The Breast Imaging department is split over two sites with the breast cancer symptomatic pathway based at NNUH and the Breast Screening department based at the Norwich Community Hospital (NCH).
We are a progressive department that aims to always be at the forefront of breast imaging developments. The unit embraces the four-tier structure with Assistant Practitioners, Specialist Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Radiographers all being valuable members of our team.
The Breast Imaging Clerical Officer provides essential administrative support to the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Imaging services. The role ensures accurate and timely coordination of patient appointments, management of call/recall processes, tracking of 2WW referrals, and maintenance of patient records across national systems such as NBSS, Soliton, and hospital PAS. The postholder acts as a key point of contact for patients, clinicians, and external stakeholders, supporting smooth clinic flow, maintaining data quality, and enabling the service to meet statutory screening standards and cancer pathway targets. The role is critical to delivering a safe, efficient, and patient-focused breast imaging service.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive clerical support to the Breast Imaging. The admin office is quite large in capacity and accommodates 4 desks each with a PC and phone and is in close proximity to the manager's office.
We are looking to recruit a conscientious, self-motivated, and passionate individual preferably with experience of working in the NHS.
Main duties of the role include:
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Schedule and manage breast imaging appointments, ensuring timely patient flow and compliance with national standards.
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Maintain accurate patient records and update national and local systems (NBSS, Soliton, PAS, ICE).
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Track urgent referrals and call/recall activity to support safe, effective service delivery.
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Provide administrative support to clinical teams, including preparation for clinics and MDT meetings.
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Produce reports and assist with audits to ensure quality, compliance, and performance monitoring.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work as an effective member of the office team undertaking any necessary administrative duties.
2. To provide reception cover when necessary. To prepare and book in patient information during clinics, accurately and in good time according to departmental protocols.
3. To have a working knowledge of PAS and RIS with verification of patient data.
4. Be aware of admission procedures and regulations for Overseas visitors.
5. Accurate preparation and booking in of NHS Breast Screening Programme clinics when necessary.
6. To have a working knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and Office procedures.
7. To manage all incoming telephone calls as appropriate and deal with them either by delegating or referring calls to other staff or returning calls as necessary in accordance with Trust guidelines.
8. Liaise with other members of staff and departments (Radiology, Surgical Outpatients, Health Records, Norwich Community Hospital Breast Screening team).
9. Attend and participate in Breast Imaging meetings where appropriate.
10. Be aware of role in emergency situations.
11. Comply with Trust and NHS Breast Screening Programme procedures concerning data confidentiality.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work as an effective member of the office team undertaking any necessary administrative duties.
2. To provide reception cover when necessary. To prepare and book in patient information during clinics, accurately and in good time according to departmental protocols.
3. To have a working knowledge of PAS and RIS with verification of patient data.
4. Be aware of admission procedures and regulations for Overseas visitors.
5. Accurate preparation and booking in of NHS Breast Screening Programme clinics when necessary.
6. To have a working knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and Office procedures.
7. To manage all incoming telephone calls as appropriate and deal with them either by delegating or referring calls to other staff or returning calls as necessary in accordance with Trust guidelines.
8. Liaise with other members of staff and departments (Radiology, Surgical Outpatients, Health Records, Norwich Community Hospital Breast Screening team).
9. Attend and participate in Breast Imaging meetings where appropriate.
10. Be aware of role in emergency situations.
11. Comply with Trust and NHS Breast Screening Programme procedures concerning data confidentiality.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Some experience in NHS or customer service organisation
Desirable
- Some clerical and reception work experience including data input
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Desirable
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Some experience in NHS or customer service organisation
Desirable
- Some clerical and reception work experience including data input
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Desirable
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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
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.
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).
