Job summary
Responsible for the coordination of the administration element of the Coventry and Warwickshire Bowel Cancer Screening Programme including line management of staff. Ensuring the provision of a full and comprehensive administration function to support the delivery of Bowel Cancer Screening across 4 screening sites/3 NHS Trusts (Coventry University Hospital, Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton and South Warwickshire Hospital, Warwick) in line with the changing needs of the service and quality assurance standards.
Supports the Lead Nurse through co-ordination of clinical nurse specialists (SSP's) workload across the four screening sites, to ensure the services are sufficiently staffed to include clinics, colonoscopy lists and post investigation appointments with patients. To ensure that the service is adequately covered when annual leave has been requested/granted.
Acts as deputy for the Programme Manager.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Main duties of the job
The post holder leads and manages the Bowel Screening Programme's administrative service across Coventry and Warwickshire, overseeing recruitment, training, performance management and staffing cover. They manage staffing budgets, resources and stock control, ensuring efficient financial processes. They maintain the Programme's Quality Management System, ensuring SOPs are developed, updated and implemented, and lead continuous improvement across all screening sites. The role includes line management and development of the Screening Pathway Navigator.
They plan and balance screening demand and capacity across four provider sites, liaising with Endoscopy and Outpatients teams, coordinating consultant leave, securing clinic and endoscopy capacity, and escalating risks. They manage FIT and Lynch Syndrome surveillance administration, ensuring accurate waiting list management, data entry and adherence to standards.
The post holder analyses performance, identifies risks, takes corrective action, supports audits, research and breach analysis, and provides data for business cases. They act as a key communication point internally and externally, lead on technical system use and rollouts, ensure Health & Safety compliance and maintain risk registers. They organise MDT/QAS meetings, produce clear visual datasets, arrange training and events, and provide high-level administrative and project support to the management team.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire )
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AC-B
Job locations
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for leading and managing the Bowel Screening Programmes administrative service across Coventry and Warwickshire. This includes full line management of the administration team - overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, staffing cover, and budget/resource control.
They manage and maintain the Programmes Quality Management System, ensuring SOPs are up to date, compliant, and support efficient processes across all screening sites. The role includes development and line management of the Screening Pathway Navigator position.
A major responsibility involves planning and balancing demand and capacity for screening, liaising closely with Endoscopy and Outpatients departments across four provider sites to secure sufficient clinic and colonoscopy list capacity. This includes coordinating consultant annual leave, organising additional lists, and escalating service risks when required.
The post holder coordinates and administratively manages FIT and Lynch Syndrome surveillance pathways, ensuring accurate waiting list management, data entry, rescheduling, and adherence to waiting time standards.
They monitor activity, analyse performance data, identify risks, and take corrective actions to maintain targets - escalating unresolved issues and supporting the cancer services team with statistical queries, breach analysis, audits, and research. They contribute evidence for business cases and lead specified service improvement projects.
The role acts as a key communication point internally and externally, ensuring effective information flow between the team, the screening Hub, and partner sites. They also provide system support, lead on new technical system rollouts, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and maintain risk registers.
Additionally, the post holder organises MDT/QA meetings, produces simplified visual datasets, arranges team events and training sessions, and provides highlevel administrative support to the management team including meeting attendance, project work, and performance reporting.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for leading and managing the Bowel Screening Programmes administrative service across Coventry and Warwickshire. This includes full line management of the administration team - overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, staffing cover, and budget/resource control.
They manage and maintain the Programmes Quality Management System, ensuring SOPs are up to date, compliant, and support efficient processes across all screening sites. The role includes development and line management of the Screening Pathway Navigator position.
A major responsibility involves planning and balancing demand and capacity for screening, liaising closely with Endoscopy and Outpatients departments across four provider sites to secure sufficient clinic and colonoscopy list capacity. This includes coordinating consultant annual leave, organising additional lists, and escalating service risks when required.
The post holder coordinates and administratively manages FIT and Lynch Syndrome surveillance pathways, ensuring accurate waiting list management, data entry, rescheduling, and adherence to waiting time standards.
They monitor activity, analyse performance data, identify risks, and take corrective actions to maintain targets - escalating unresolved issues and supporting the cancer services team with statistical queries, breach analysis, audits, and research. They contribute evidence for business cases and lead specified service improvement projects.
The role acts as a key communication point internally and externally, ensuring effective information flow between the team, the screening Hub, and partner sites. They also provide system support, lead on new technical system rollouts, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and maintain risk registers.
Additionally, the post holder organises MDT/QA meetings, produces simplified visual datasets, arranges team events and training sessions, and provides highlevel administrative support to the management team including meeting attendance, project work, and performance reporting.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills
Essential
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Desirable
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
* See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
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Skills
Essential
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Desirable
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* See supporting documents
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
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