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Breast Screening Administrative Assistant (Band 2)

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

2 November 2026

14 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Breast Screening Administrative Assistant to join our friendly Breast Screening Team....

  • Provide administrative support to the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Breast Services.
  • Manage appointments, screening records and patient correspondence.
  • Input and maintain accurate data using NHS systems.
  • Respond professionally to patient and healthcare professional enquiries by telephone and in person.
  • Support clinic administration, audits and quality assurance processes.
  • Assist with symptomatic breast administration, including booking patients, processing urgent referrals and maintaining accurate records.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with Trust policies.

Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSEs (A-C/9-4) including English and Maths or equivalent; - NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Business Administration NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
  • Training to Vocational Level 3 or equivalent
  • Relevant clerical or NHS admin training
  • ECDL Qualification (European Computer Driving Licence)

Experience

Essential: - Previous admin experience in a busy office setting; - Experience using Microsoft Office

Desirable: - NHS or healthcare admin experience; - Familiarity with NHS clinical or admin systems (e.g. PAS, SystmOne, NBSS, CRIS)

Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; - High level of accuracy and attention to detail; - Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Desirable: - Audio typing

Knowledge

Essential: - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Desirable: - Knowledge of NHS values and customer service standards; - An awareness of the aims and principles of the NHSBSP (NHS Breast Screening programme)

Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Other Role Requirements

Essential: - Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

19 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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East Cheshire NHS Trust

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