Overview
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Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for several Screening Officers to join the North East Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub which supports Bowel Cancer Screening Services for a population of 8.85 million. The role includes administrative, laboratory and call centre functions, including processing of returned screening samples, acting as first point of contact on the national Freephone helpline, and helping in the production of significant quantities of outgoing mail (invitations, reminders, test packs and results) using bespoke software and complex mailroom equipment as part of the call and re-call of the national programme.
Main duties
The post-holder will work as part of the integrated administrative and laboratory based team, working to meet the national targets and standards set by the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (NHS BCSP). Refer to full job description for main duties of the role.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead. Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients. We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region. Our values are Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement (ICORE). We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women\'s Network, and an armed forces network. The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our Balance programme to support our diverse workforce.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Hub, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential: Educated to Certificate/Diploma level or equivalent; knowledge of administrative functions.
Desirable: Computer qualification (OCR or equivalent); NVQ Level 2 in Office Administration or equivalent; experience in office administration, data entry, and NHS/screening programme experience; dealing with enquiries from members of the public.
Skills: Knowledge of administrative functions.
DBS check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the DBS. This post may require skilled worker sponsorship for applicants who need it.
Other information: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is provided by UK Visas and Immigration.
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