Clerical Officer - Breast Screening
The closing date is 05 August 2025
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for a range of administration duties to support the Aylesbury & Wycombe NHS Breast Screening Programme and the symptomatic breast imaging service and will be the first point of contact for our patients and visitors, working on our busy reception desk in our Breast Unit and in our busy Admin Office.
We are looking for someone who:* Has good interpersonal skills & experience of dealing with customers both face to face and over the phone;* Has the ability to learn several computer systems;* Pays good attention to detail;* Is well organized and self motivated;* Can multi-task;* Is a team player;* Is flexible.In return we offer:* A busy, friendly working environment;* An interesting and worthwhile role;* Regular training sessions;* Appraisal and personal development.
** Previous applicants need not apply **
Main duties of the job
- To act as the first point of contact for a range of telephone calls and in-person when covering reception duties.
- To use the National breast screening system to arrange/change appointments for women called for breast screening, considering the needs of the client and patient choice.
- Where it is not possible to provide a suitable appointment time for a lady, the post holder is expected to use her initiative and, where necessary, liaise with a senior member of staff.
- Monitor the availability of appointment slots and highlight shortfall to the Office Manager.
- To use own initiative to adjust allocated timeslots to accommodate clients with a variety of special needs.
- To be responsible for entering changes to demographic details and entering recall results from the screening episode onto the computer, ensuring the appropriate end point action to be transmitted to the national database in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCS7294700
Job locations
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Wycombe Hospital
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website
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