Job summary
Breast Imaging Administrative Assistant
Department Breast Screening
Band 3 £22,816 -£24,336 per annum pro rata
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Shift times will be: Monday 10.00-18.00, Tuesday 10.00-18.00 and Friday 08.30-16.30
The department provides a breast screening and symptomatic service for the population of Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes Breast Service has a well-established multidisciplinary team with excellent radiology, surgical and histopathology services.Our team participates in many local health promotion activities in and around Milton Keynes.
We are seeking applications from a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate to join our friendly administrative breast care team.
The successful post holder will be responsible for the administration of breast screening clients and symptomatic patients and will contribute to the safe running of the breast screening office, ensuring that all NHS Breast Screening Programme targets and Trust standards are met.
A flexible approach to the needs of the department is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.
Previous experience, preferably within a healthcare environment, word processing skills together with excellent accuracy and a working experience of Microsoft computer applications are essentials. Prior experience using NBSS is desirable.
Interview to be held 03 October 2024
Main duties of the job
- To Ensure all mammograms and paperwork are available for all clinic
- Collate screening and symptomatic mammograms for the Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
- To support the administration of the screening programme - this will include generating and sending letters, changing appointments and clinics in liaison with the radiographers, inputting results on the computer, generating results letters and GP letters. Entering relevant details into the computer on a daily basis.
- Communication - to include answering telephone calls which may be for appointment changes, questions relevant to breast screening, enquiries from a variety of sources including GPs, Primary Care Support Services, health organisations, etc
The successful candidate will work well in a team environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
For an informal visit please contact Michelle Stephenson or Laura Millard on 01908 996911
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education - GCSEs or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Relevant customer care work or previous clerical experience
- Previous experience of working in a hospital department/frontline hospital role
Desirable
- Understanding of the role required.
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of handling inbound and outbound calls of a potentially sensitive nature.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Literate
- Computer literate- knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Excellent organisational abilities.
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience in minute taking
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable
- Ability to work under stressful conditions due to nature of the post
- Professional attitude
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Commitment to work regular evening shifts and weekend shifts as required
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education - GCSEs or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Relevant customer care work or previous clerical experience
- Previous experience of working in a hospital department/frontline hospital role
Desirable
- Understanding of the role required.
- Knowledge of computer systems
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of handling inbound and outbound calls of a potentially sensitive nature.
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Literate
- Computer literate- knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Excellent organisational abilities.
- Good attention to detail
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Experience in minute taking
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable
- Ability to work under stressful conditions due to nature of the post
- Professional attitude
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Commitment to work regular evening shifts and weekend shifts as required
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.
