About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 16th November 2026
To work as part of the Breast Screening Admin Team in close contact with the Breast imaging and surgical team, providing a high quality clerical service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Administration Team in the Data collection and analysis for National and Local Breast Audit to provide validated audit reports for use at regional and national level for the NHS Breast Screening programme.
To ensure timely and effective communication of results, with suitable timed follow-up appointments. To ensure effective communication with all Multi-disciplinary team members ensuring all diagnostic information is available for discussion and results are communicated appropriately. Ensure al validated information is accurately recorded on the National Breast Screening database.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description forSenior Clerical & Data Officer
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive office experience in a healthcare environment
- Ability and expertise in managing own workload
- Comprehensive practical experience of electronic patient record systems
- Experience of direct telephone contact with patients/clients and staff
- Experience of appointments/scheduling systems.
- High level of computer literacy and Microsoft Office packages.
- Experience and theoretical knowledge of working in the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
Desirable
- Experience of NBSS, CRIS and BS-Select, ICE computer systems
- Previous participation in audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including GCSE English & Maths
- NVQ 3 or equivalent gained through experience
Desirable
- ECDL
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Ability to display sensitivity and tact at all times
- Ability to collate information
- Ability to efficiently respond to patient needs using critical thinking skills
- Administering clinic templates in accordance with the requirement of the service.
- Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team
- Good decision making
- Organisational Skills
- A desire to work towards the delivery of a high quality service
- Able to challenge and improve outcomes for the service
Desirable
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme and symptomatic breast imaging service.
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of computers / keyboard skills
- Health & Safety
- Awareness of IR(ME)R requirements
- Knowledge of windows based computer packages
- Knowledge of the breast screening right results process and requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of current health care issues.
- Understanding of the role of the Breast Imaging Dept as it impacts on patient targets.
- Risk Management
Trust Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
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
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)