Job summary
The post holder will assist the office manager in the coordination, organisation and management of the administrative aspects of the Beds and Herts Screening and Symptomatic Breast Imaging Services.
Main duties of the job
Working with the lead Managers, Clinicians and Directorate Manager, the post holder will ensure that operational practice meets National Quality Assurance (QA) targets and recognised best practice in line with local and national requirements.
Ensure performance against key QA targets is measured and reported accurately, identifying in advance any areas of concern, recommending tangible solutions.
Deputise for the Office Manager in her absence
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Office Manager to ensure efficient day-to-day management & administration of the National Breast Screening software programmes and the data held therein
To ensure a comprehensive and efficient administrative service observing a high level of confidentiality and data protection in accordance with the requirements of the Trust and NHSBSP screening service.
To ensure all clients, patients and staff are received with dignity and respect in keeping with the Beds & Herts Breast Screening Programme (NYBSP) approach
To work with the Office manager to co-ordinate service provision ensuring appropriate clerical staffing levels and skill mix to meet service delivery.
Manage and supervise administration team, acting as first point of contact for advice and direction in the Office managers absence. Take action to resolve any contentious issues
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Office Manager to ensure efficient day-to-day management & administration of the National Breast Screening software programmes and the data held therein
To ensure a comprehensive and efficient administrative service observing a high level of confidentiality and data protection in accordance with the requirements of the Trust and NHSBSP screening service.
To ensure all clients, patients and staff are received with dignity and respect in keeping with the Beds & Herts Breast Screening Programme (NYBSP) approach
To work with the Office manager to co-ordinate service provision ensuring appropriate clerical staffing levels and skill mix to meet service delivery.
Manage and supervise administration team, acting as first point of contact for advice and direction in the Office managers absence. Take action to resolve any contentious issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of enhanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of enhanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisory role
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).
