About this role
Job summary Are you organised, friendly and a team player? Are you looking for a role within a supportive, forward-thinking team? Then come and join us.
Main duties of the job An exceptional opportunity has emerged to work in the newly commissioned Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP) within the Cardio Respiratory CSU. This is your chance to work on a new service from day 1 - We are looking for someone who can provide high quality, confidential and patient focused administration in the newly formed Leeds Lung Cancer Screening Programme, delivering low dose CT screening to those at highest risk of lung cancer and helping to tackle one of the biggest contributors to health inequalities in the UK. If youre passionate about innovation, health equity and making change that truly saves lives, this role offers a unique and rewarding challenge.
Please note that interviews will be held on a range of dates between 19th and 28th May. The start date for these posts is Monday 27th July 2026.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities What you will bring to the role
The job holder will be a key member of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme administration team and the wider multi-disciplinary LCSP team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
Current service comprises the community mobile lung cancer screening unit which is located in different sites around Leeds and operates a 6 day service (Monday to Saturday). The jobholder will work within the Leeds LCSP team, in the office at Leeds General Infirmary and on the mobile Lung Cancer Screening unit as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering the city-wide Lung Cancer Screening Programme
You will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support for the screening programme. You will be a direct point of contact for patients, arranging appointments, providing the wider team with administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the service and will support the collection and reporting of data.
Essential Criteria:
Good standard of education to minimum of GCSE
Computer skills e.g. using Microsoft and local NHS Trust software
Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post
Experience of working in an office environment
Ability to work as a team player
Knowledge and understanding of customer relations
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
Reliable and Trustworthy, Compassionate and Caring, Adaptable and Flexible
Ability to travel to various mobile unit locations in Leeds
Ability to work 12 hour shifts, including Saturdays. Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge of the NHS
Experience in a health or social care setting
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience working with patients in an administrative environment
An understanding of NHS/Trust protocols/policies and procedures
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
At Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive, caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values.
For questions about this job, contact: John Fox Service Manager [email protected]
Suzanne Rogerson Lead Nurse [email protected]
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE in English and Maths or Equivalent demonstrating excellent communication skills and numeracy.
Desirable
Knowledge of the NHS. Work experience in a health or social care setting.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an office environment (this includes work experience at school or college) Awareness of the NHS Plan and Modernisation Plans
Desirable
Minimum of 1 years' experience working with patients in an administrative environment. Understanding of the Outpatient Management Policy and other Policies in use at the Trust.
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 Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)