University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Administrative and Clerical Officer - Dorset Breast Screening Unit
Closing date: 23 November 2025
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 4th December 2025
The Dorset Breast Screening Unit is looking for a self‑motivated person with good attention to detail to support the Office Manager in fulfilling the requirements of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) for Dorset and the Trust Symptomatic Breast Service. The role supports initiatives aimed at reducing the DNA rate and improving uptake within the service. This is a permanent contract working alongside a dedicated administration and clerical team.
The candidate will need to be willing to learn and assimilate new systems and processes quickly, working with a multidisciplinary team to adhere to the NHSBSP and Trust guidelines and procedures. The unit is modern and innovative, inviting over 40,000 women from Dorset for breast screening each year and supporting a busy symptomatic service.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
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
* 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
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
* Previous experience of NBSS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires 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 name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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