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(**) Screening Data Assistant - Breast

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend-on-Sea, SS0 0RYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,760

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 October 2026

2 days left

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join South Essex Breast Screening Service a Breast Screening Data Assistan...

  • Data Entry
  • To ensure that all National Breast Screening System (NBSS) data is kept up to date to support with the submission of mandatory reports e.g., KC62, BASO within the timescales set down.
  • To assist the data coordinator with ensuring the quality of all data entered into NBSS and the accuracy and validity of all reports/analysis/interpretation produced from it.
  • To maintain a record of treatment decisions made at MDT meetings and ensure that these are recorded on the NBSS in a timely manner.
  • To partake in the auditing process of other data assistant's work.
  • To undertake any work as detailed by the Director of Screening, Programme Manager, and Office Manager to support the ongoing development of data management within the Screening Service.
  • To assist with the production of lists, reports and maintenance of records utilising the NBSS computer system.
  • To assist with the data entry required for all interval cancer cases.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Qualifications

Essential: - Good Standard of Education; - IT skills equivalent to NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages, predominantly Excel.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of using advanced IT applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Knowledge of complex booking and medical systems.

Desirable: - Medical / Audio Typing; - Experience of working in the NHS.

Communication

Essential: - Previous experience of dealing with the general public

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

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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