Breast Screening Clerical Officer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
The closing date is 05 May 2026
The West Sussex Breast Screening Unit based in University Hospital Sussex Hospital in Worthing is looking for a new dynamic team member to join our friendly and hardworking team.
If you are an organised and hard working person with good communication and interpersonal skills who can interact with patients and colleagues at all levels with tact and diplomacy, then we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that has many responsibilities. You will need to have the ability to work unsupervised and within a team. You may be required to train other colleagues on different tasks or train new members of staff.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of an Administrative Team to complete the following duties:
* Inviting the eligible population for Breast Screening and a smaller cohort for Very High Risk Screening, in a timely manner, managing the results process, either generating routine results or recalling for further assessment.
* Responding to client enquiries and change of appointments via telephone and email.
* Maintaining the screening databases and ensuring failsafe reports and checks are performed.
* Taking part in audits and compliance checks to meet Screening Quality Assurance standards.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
To provide the best quality care and information to enable Clients to use the Breast Screening Service with confidence and make informed choices relating to their health.
To operate and maintain the National Breast Screening System (NBSS), Breast Screening Select (BSS) and help to facilitate the efficient function of the call/recall programme for West Sussex, including the Very High Risk Breast Screening Programme.
To perform a variety of client related clerical duties in the Breast Screening Unit including answering the telephone and booking appointments.
To communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of clients and members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Person Specification
* Customer care experience
* Working in a Healthcare or Service environment
* English and Maths GCSE or equivalent. RSA II or equivalent in computing, typing or word processing.
* Experience of bespoke Breast Screening Computer System
* Knowledge of Windows. Knowledge of medical A/I terminology.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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 name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
The Breast Care Centre, Worthing Hospital
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-7885501-APR26-A
Job locations
The Breast Care Centre, Worthing Hospital
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