Job Summary
Dorset Breast Screening Unit are looking for a self‑motivated person with good attention to detail to support the Office Manager in fulfilling the exacting requirements of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) for Dorset and the Trust Symptomatic Breast Service. To support initiatives aimed at reducing the DNA rate and improving uptake rates within your service.
This is a permanent contract working alongside a dedicated administration and clerical team.
You will need to be willing to learn and assimilate new systems and processes quickly, working with a multi‑disciplinary team to adhere to the NHSBSP and Trust guidelines and procedures.
The Unit is modern and innovative, inviting over 40,000 ladies from Dorset for breast screening every year as well as supporting a busy symptomatic service. Standards are necessarily high and we are proud of our achievements and the service that we provide for our population.
Additional contact information: Carol Ireson Programme Manager - 0300 019 8067
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 4th December 2025
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Details
Job description Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of education at GCSE or equivalent
Skills
* Word and Excel
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
* Evidence of organisational skills
* Ability to work within a team
* Able to cope in a stressful environment, with emotional patients and carers
* Attention to detail and maintenance of accurate records
* Understand the critical importance of confidentiality
Desirable
* Ability to use a PC - Keyboard/computer skills
* Self Motivated
* Well organised
Knowledge
* Awareness of Breast Screening Programme and Symptomatic Service
* Experience of Microsoft Office
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.
Employer details
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH152JB
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
153‑SP05099‑A
Job location
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH152JB
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