Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a desire to make a difference in the health care environment whilst being committed to excellence in patient care and delivering a high quality administration service to the service users.
Working as part of the Administration team for the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Service and the York and Scarborough Breast Symptomatic Service, you will be required to work in close partnership with other members of the breast imaging team and multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality, customer responsive, confidential and user-friendly service to patients, their families and all health care professionals that use the service.
Main duties of the job
The North Yorkshire Breast Screening Service provides a high quality Mammography Service to the North Yorkshire area.You will be part of a team responsible for the administration of the North Yorkshire Breast Screening Service and the Symptomatic Breast Imaging Service using bespoke computer software.
Please note attached job description is for indicative purposes, specific duties of role will be discussed at interview.
Our successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent computer/IT skills to include Microsoft Office Packages, good organisational skills
- The ability to work to high quality standards, paying attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and oral communication skills and excellent telephone communication skills.
You will have a positive attitude to work ethic and demonstrate willingness and motivation to learn and develop. You will be also be required to demonstrate a full understanding of patient confidentiality and the ability to function as part of a team.
Knowledge of the Breast Screening Programme and previous experience within an administrative role and would be advantageous.
About us
For further information on working for our Trust please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all service users and staff at all levels including consultant and medical staff
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous clerical experience and knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working to a high standard in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working with the National Breast Screening IT systems including NBSS, BS Select and IEP
- Experience of appointment systems and understanding of Referral to Treatment Policy
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with all service users and staff at all levels including consultant and medical staff
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous clerical experience and knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working to a high standard in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working with the National Breast Screening IT systems including NBSS, BS Select and IEP
- Experience of appointment systems and understanding of Referral to Treatment Policy
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.
