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Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Band 3 Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly and dedicated team at University Hospitals Dorset, working across both Poole and Bournemouth sites. The Department provides lung function tests for a wide range of Specialties across the Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help in the Respiratory Physiology Labs. Duties include performing varied breathing tests with Inpatients and Outpatients and clinic admin. Applicants must be computer literate and enjoy working with patients. Experience in healthcare is essential, and knowledge of respiratory tests would be advantageous but full training in all tests will be provided. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital (cross-site working) Interview Date: 11th September To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Cross site working is required at Poole and Bournemouth Hospital. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026
Added on 14 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesPrincipal Information Governance Officer | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Information Governance Officer to join our successful Information Governance team working across the Northwest and the surrounding areas, As a Principal IG Officer, you will earning up to £64,750 all within a flexible working environment. In your client-facing role, you will provide support to existing NHS and Public Sector MIAA clients, individually, at place and at system level, to ensure that they meet highly complex legal and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance including confidentiality, information security, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and GDPR. Additionally, you will have internal DP and IG responsibilities to MIAA and its staff. We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems. The post holder will be a subject matter expert and have in=depth specialised knowledge and experience in information governance and data protection. Provide support to existing NHS and Public Sector MIAA clients, individually, at place and at system level, to ensure that they meet highly complex legal and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance including confidentiality, information security, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and GDPR. Provide support to and deputise for the MIAA-provided Data Protection Officer. Provide expert IG support to clients as required. Monitor policies, systems and processes to ensure effective compliance with complex regulatory and legal obligations. Support the maintenance of certification to relevant Data Protection and Privacy standards. Coordinate the organisations processes for Subject Access Requests, or applications under the Freedom of Information Act. MIAA is an NHS Shared service, hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MIAA is the predominant provider of internal audit services to over 60+ NHS and public sector organisations in the Northwest and beyond. MIAA offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Solutions: Information Governance, Anti-Fraud, Technical Risk Assurance, Clinical Coding and Healthcare Quality. MIAA’s budgeted turnover is 16 million, which is demonstrative of the organisation’s ambitious and strategic goals. We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Staff benefit from flexible/hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, protected learning time and opportunities for development and career progression. We promote a respectful, supportive and flexible working environment and operate zero tolerance to bullying, harassment and discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, carers, returners and other under‑represented groups. Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout recruitment and employment. For full details, please refer to the attached job description Maintain a high level of subject matter expertise in information governance issues through research, liaison with information governance colleagues in other NHS organisations and attendance at national information governance meetings. Have a strong technical understanding on all relevant data protection and information governance guidance, regulation and legislation. Establish presence on, and reputation as a subject atter expert with relevant external forums and bodies influencing policy. Provide expert data protection and information governance legislation and regulation knowledge and practical expertise to define, scope and deliver MIAA audit and advisory services. Through allocated assignments and services, support clients to meet their legal and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance including confidentiality, information security, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and GDPR through expert advice and guidance and demonstrable knowledge and experience. Support clients in building robust, complex, information governance frameworks Ensure that MIAA meets its complex legal and regulatory obligations in relation to IG including confidentiality, information security, Data Protection, Freedom of Information, GDPR and Registration Authority requirements. Support the development, maintenance and implementation of key information governance policies, procedures and processes. Provide expert advice and recommendations to staff regarding issues relating to IG, including legislation, and raise awareness of the implications of IG. Support the maintenance of MIAAs complex data flow mapping and associated risk mitigation plans. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
Added on 24 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesDistrict Nursing Screening Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a full time permanent Band 3 Screening Officer within the District Nursing Contact Centre. This opportunity has arisen at an exciting time of development for the team and offers an ideal opportunity to contribute towards and be a part of its evolution. You will provide a comprehensive support service to the District Nursing Team which is an integral part of the Adult Community Services Division with the Integrated Care Directorate. You will be responsible for the processing of new referrals and discharging patients via the relevant trust systems. You will be responsible for managing the relevant team Microsoft Outlook inboxes and relaying messages to the clinical co-ordinators in a timely manner. The service runs Monday to Sunday between the hours of 08:00-18:00 and you will work 5 shifts per week between these hours and days. • To provide a customer friendly, responsive service at all times ensuring all contacts are dealt with confidentially and sensitively • To screen and process District Nursing referrals by booking clinic appointments or arranging home visits, in a timely and effective manner, following the correct escalation policy when required. • You will need to input patient information and/ or referrals accurately and efficiently into various database systems and be able to demonstrate attention to detail when handling sensitive personal data. • You will be required to be an effective team player and be able to work on your own initiative, with excellent organisational skills, prioritising your own workload when necessary. • To use a range of communication skills to develop excellent working relationships with staff in the team and other users of the service. • Receive and respond to a range of enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner • To alert the clinicians promptly to urgent referrals and other patient information and to understand and implement escalation processes should they be required • To deal with patient enquiries with tact and diplomacy • To prioritise and action incoming and outgoing mail, including email, with the timely dissemination of information as required. • To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using alternative methods when required in order to prevent barriers between staff and patients. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesDistrict Nursing Screening Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a full time permanent Band 3 Screening Officer within the District Nursing Contact Centre. This opportunity has arisen at an exciting time of development for the team and offers an ideal opportunity to contribute towards and be a part of its evolution. You will provide a comprehensive support service to the District Nursing Team which is an integral part of the Adult Community Services Division with the Integrated Care Directorate. You will be responsible for the processing of new referrals and discharging patients via the relevant trust systems. You will be responsible for managing the relevant team Microsoft Outlook inboxes and relaying messages to the clinical co-ordinators in a timely manner. The service runs Monday to Sunday between the hours of 08:00-18:00 and you will work 5 shifts per week between these hours and days. • To provide a customer friendly, responsive service at all times ensuring all contacts are dealt with confidentially and sensitively • To screen and process District Nursing referrals by booking clinic appointments or arranging home visits, in a timely and effective manner, following the correct escalation policy when required. • You will need to input patient information and/ or referrals accurately and efficiently into various database systems and be able to demonstrate attention to detail when handling sensitive personal data. • You will be required to be an effective team player and be able to work on your own initiative, with excellent organisational skills, prioritising your own workload when necessary. • To use a range of communication skills to develop excellent working relationships with staff in the team and other users of the service. • Receive and respond to a range of enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner • To alert the clinicians promptly to urgent referrals and other patient information and to understand and implement escalation processes should they be required • To deal with patient enquiries with tact and diplomacy • To prioritise and action incoming and outgoing mail, including email, with the timely dissemination of information as required. • To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using alternative methods when required in order to prevent barriers between staff and patients. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
Added on 25 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesOutpatient Booking Officer - Trauma & Orthopaedics | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - Ascot
£27,106 - £28,850 per annum incl HCAS
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outpatient Booking Officer to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and booking outpatient appointments, ensuring patients receive a timely and efficient service. You will play a key part in the implementation, development and ongoing monitoring of both new and existing appointment systems, helping to support effective patient pathways. The successful candidate will contribute to achieving Trust targets while delivering an excellent standard of customer service to patients, colleagues and external stakeholders. Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills are essential to ensure a professional and patient-focused service at all times. Visa Sponsorship: This position isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold theright to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Main duties of the role include: • Booking and arranging outpatient appointments with patients via telephone. • Managing the Trauma & Orthopaedics call centre and responding to patient queries. • Scheduling patient appointments from waiting lists in line with service requirements. • Rescheduling or cancelling appointments at short notice when necessary. • Liaising with clinical administration teams, managers, consultants and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and service delivery. • Undertaking a range of administrative duties, including taking meeting minutes, validating waiting lists and maintaining accurate patient records. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
Added on 28 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesMedical Technical Officer 2 | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cambridge
£28,392 - £31,157 p.a. pro rata
ContractFull time
Medical Technical Officer 2 – Band 4 Fixed term till March 31st, 2027 Are you interested in working in a clinical laboratory environment and supporting cutting-edge research at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Laboratory Research Services (LRS) for a Medical Technical Assistant 2 to support the delivery of research studies across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Working under the supervision of the LRS team, you will contribute to a wide range of laboratory and administrative activities that support approximately 250 research studies each year. The role involves processing and handling research specimens, entering and managing laboratory results, supporting study set-up activities, and assisting with invoicing and other administrative processes. You will play an important role in ensuring that laboratory support for research studies is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You will be expected to have a good understanding of laboratory sample handling and will be involved in receiving, processing, storing, issuing, and arranging the shipment of research samples. The role may also include maintaining basic laboratory equipment and supporting general laboratory operations. We are looking for an organized and motivated individual with excellent communication, planning, and administrative skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. • Receive, process, store, and distribute research samples. • Enter and manage laboratory data and completed results. • Support the set-up and administration of research studies. • Assist with invoicing and other administrative activities. • Arrange shipment and tracking of samples sent to external laboratories. • Maintain accurate records in accordance with laboratory procedures. • Assist with the maintenance of basic laboratory equipment. • Support the delivery of high-quality laboratory services for research studies. Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. This is afull-time position (37.5 hours per week)funded until31 March 2027. Occasional weekend working may be required to support study requirements. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 31st August 2026 Interviews are due to be held on 21st September 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
Added on 27 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesMedical Equipment Library Officer | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Salford
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
PermanentFull time
Due to the expansion of our existing medical equipment library service, an exciting opportunity has arisen for four motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Medical Device Service team as aMedical Equipment Library Officer. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will help provide an efficient and responsive medical equipment management service across the Trust, including community. The successful candidates will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Medical Equipment Library, supporting clinical teams by ensuring medical equipment is available, safe, clean and ready for use. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload effectively and a commitment to delivering high standards of service within a healthcare environment. You will regularly work across clinical areas and hospital sites, liaising with healthcare professionals and supporting the safe management, movement and tracking of medical equipment. Full training will be provided, including first-line functional equipment checks and operational procedures. We are looking for individuals who can drive, are flexible, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team, while demonstrating our core values of Care, Appreciate and Inspire. The post holder will support the operational delivery of the Medical Equipment Library service across the Trust. Duties will include arranging the delivery and collection of medical equipment between wards and departments (including community locations), maintaining accurate equipment records and ensuring equipment is available for loan, storage or repair. The role involves carrying out functional checks on equipment following appropriate training, undertaking equipment audits, managing stock rotation and supporting stock control processes. The post holder will also provide advice and assistance to ward staff regarding equipment held within the library. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate database records, responding to telephone/electronic enquiries, supporting administrative functions within the department and ensuring compliance with Trust policies, including infection prevention, decontamination and health and safety procedures. The successful candidates will be expected to prioritise workload effectively, work independently when required and contribute positively to maintaining an efficient and responsive service for clinical teams and patients across the organisation. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
Added on 17 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesLocal Part-Time Self-Employed Cleaners - Office Backup - Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Maid2Clean - Berkhamsted
£14.50 to £16 an hour
PermanentPart time
Part-time self-employed cleaners - total freedom in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. We do the hard work - you just clean and get paid on the day. Earn £14.50+ per hour - same regular houses. Full insurance. Quick registration. Apply online today! Salary: £14.50 - £16
Added on 16 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesWaiting List Officer - Cardiology | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust - Stevenage
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are recruiting for a Waiting List Officer - Cardiology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. You will provide efficient administrative support in all aspects of the department’s work as directed by the Admin Supervisor. This includes booking patient appointments from waiting lists, answering the phone and dealing with patient queries and working in a busy reception area. Be able to prioritise own workload & work independently using initiative and deal with frequent interruptions. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. The Cardiology Diagnostics Team are looking for a Waiting List Officer with excellent communication and team work skills, along with the ability to work independently and flexibly in a fast paced office environment. You will be responsible for booking from the Waiting Lists and will need to be confident in liaising with both Patients and members of the Cardiology team regarding booking appointments within the Trust Policy Guidelines. A good telephone manner is essential. Training will be given to learn other aspects of the department to provide cover and support to the wider team. The role will include weekend working on a rota basis, 1 Sat or Sun in 4 weeks. At East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now. We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda. We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026
Added on 12 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesImproving Screening Uptake Officer | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting oppunrtunity has arisen to work within the Breast Screening Team based at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust. This role aims to support improved uptake rates to breast screening and reduce unwarranted variation in uptake by different population groups – to reduce health inequalities. The role will also be the first point of contact for GP practices and community groups, provide comprehensive advice and support for health care professionals and wider organisations to improve the uptake of breast screening. As an Improving Uptake Officer in breast screening, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service and supporting programme managers and screening staff across the breast screening programme. • Liaise directly with healthcare colleagues in Primary Care (GP practices and PCN’s), community groups and Place colleagues (ICB and local authority) to improve the uptake of breast screening particularly by population groups vulnerable to low participation in screening. • Promote uptake of breast screening directly to the eligible population at health promotion events/webinars held across the programme geography. • Support eligible individuals to navigate the screening pathway – particularly those who may require reasonable adjustments to address any barriers to access. • Use screening programme data to identify GP practices with low uptake rates and work directly with colleagues in these practices, e.g. Care Coordinators and Care Navigators, to support more individuals to take up the offer of screening. • Identify reasons for non-attendance across the screening programme and discuss with the programme team any changes that may help address these in order to support improved uptake rates. • Maintain an up to date and accurate record of work undertaken to improve uptake. • Be a member of the Improving Uptake in Screening Workers network to share learning/ideas and best practice across programmes. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit theircareers page. Improving quality and outcomes • To be an integrated member of the breast screening team and wider service who actively initiates new, and contributes to existing, improving uptake projects (by the breast screening service or local partners), ensuring that a quality service is provided to all service users. • Focuses on reducing health inequalities by developing and contributing to interventions – by the service and external partners – to improve uptake of screening by groups vulnerable to non-participation. • Actively supports the screening team and contributes to achieving key performance indicators. • Actively engages with system partners to improve screening uptake, providing key knowledge of the screening programme. • Uses evidence and learns from best practice across the region and further afield (including other screening programmes) to inform work. • Continually maintains records to be able to produce timely quarterly Screening Uptake reports and end of year reports which contribute to the overall service annual report. Breast Screening Programme Specific Priorities Key priorities for the Improving Uptake Officer in breast screening include; • Ensuring Prior Notification Lists (PNL) are returned to the breast screening programme prior to individuals being invited for screening. The PNL is a way practices can notify the breast screening programme of any individuals who may require reasonable adjustments to support them to access screening or who may need to be excluded from the programme. Examples of individuals who may need reasonable adjustments includes those who have: o a severe mental illness o a learning disability o are transgender o require an Interpreter o had a bilateral mastectomy o a physical disability Working directly with PCNs/GP practices, the Improving Screening Uptake Officer will; • Ensure the target for the return of the PNL from all GP practices is achieved (achievable target 90%; acceptable target 80%). • Liaise with the ICB Place Leads and other colleagues to access support with achieving PNL targets. • Supporting GP Practices to improve breast screening uptake – targeting the practices with the lowest uptake rates: Reducing unwarranted variation in screening is key to reducing health inequalities. In advance of a mobile screening unit moving to a new location/a new screening round, the Improving Screening Uptake Officer will: • Identify and contact at least the 10 lowest performing GP practices prior to a screening round. • Liaise with colleagues at Place, Local Authority or practice level to identify ways to improve uptake e.g. by sharing resources and tools included in the Care Coordinator Screening toolkit (below) and providing support to GP practices/community champions to engage with specific target groups (e.g. non responders, first timers, specific population groups) by sharing relevant resources. • Establish and agree a process to monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions. • All individuals with a learning disability to receive a pre-appointment telephone call. • All Individuals to be offered a reasonable adjustments plan and easy read materials. • Monitor the number of individuals with a learning disability who take up the offer of screening. • Develop an easy read patient satisfaction survey for individuals with a learning disability – this can be done in collaboration with other C&M and L&SC Improving Uptake Officers. • Develop an Improving Uptake Plan that outlines key pieces of work to be undertaken over the following 6-12 months. The plan should be developed with support and input from the Programme Manager and be shared with the Operational Group (which includes representatives from Local Authorities). Progress updates on the plan should be given at subsequent operational meetings. • Produce the Screening Uptake Quarterly report (outlined in Reporting Schedule) to include: o Number and type of direct contact/engagement/interventions with external partners including GP practices, local authorities, ICB Place and third sector community groups and evidence the impact interventions have delivered. o Rationale for interventions based on programme data/insight work e.g. specific GP practice, non-responders or particular population group. o Evaluation of intervention e.g. Number of non-responders that have attended a subsequent appointment change in percentage uptake by GP practice. o Lessons learned from work that impacts on wider screening service development and improvement. Enabling patient and public involvement • To act as a champion for patients and support them in decision-making about screening participation. • To ensure all public and patient contact is of the highest professional standard. • Engage with community groups to offer breast screening promotion/education and awareness sessions. Promoting equality and reducing inequalities • To uphold Trust/organisation policies and principles on the promotion of equality. • To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. • Implement the recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England North West Public Health team 2-year programme of work to improve uptake of screening by individuals with a learning disability. Developing an excellent organisation • To ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff within the department. • To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department. • The post holder will undertake any training required as relevant to the post. Project Management • Work towards agreed performance objectives, actions and targets as contained in the improving uptake action plans, service plans and individual action plans. • To collect patient data and input this as per information and governance protocols. • To support evaluation and data processes as required by the screening programme. • Analyse and report on data and utilise information to inform improving uptake initiatives. • To participate in audits and research in aspects of improving uptake for breast screening as directed by the management team and present results. • Organise events to promote the breast screening programme. Information and Communication Management • Carry out timely and accurate information analysis and reporting on agreed areas of portfolio and present findings in an agreed manner. • Develop and maintain databases required by the improving uptake role. • Maintain administrative and information resources. • To ensure that a wide range of national or approved material including links to online resources/leaflets in different formats ( e.g. Easy Read) and languages and other resources are available in the Breast Screening Department to support events. • To facilitate effective engagement and communication between GP practices, local authorities and ICB Places and the general public across their specific geographical area. • To attend Improving Uptake meetings / events and to feedback relevant information to the screening team. • To attend monthly Programme and staff meetings to update the screening team with progress with activities. • To contribute to the production, distribution, and collation of customer satisfaction questionnaires. • Review national breast screening literature and update any local material relating to the project, to ensure the most up to date information is being communicated. • Monitor the breast screening web pages on the Trust website in liaison with Management Team. Inform the Trust Communications team of any changes required. • To source appropriate resources to support the breast screening improving uptake project. • Under guidance from the Trust Communications team and the screening management team; use appropriate media for the promotion of the programme. Monitor comments posted and reply (if appropriate) using pre agreed responses. Report any inappropriate comments to the Programme Manager/Head of Department. Planning and Organisation • Under guidance from the Programme Manager, access site specific uptake data and demographic data to develop an understanding of the population groups not attending for screening and work with system partners i.e. Community groups/champions to understand the barriers that these population groups may face in accessing screening services. • Implement a comprehensive improving uptake and communications plan raising awareness across communities/community groups serviced by the programme. • Organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work. • To proactively contact service users and obtain an understanding as to the reasons why they have failed to attend for breast screening and implement interventions as appropriate to encourage the individual to engage. • Support eligible individuals and where appropriate their family /carer to navigate through the breast screening pathway. • To provide “one to one” education in-person or via telephone on the benefits of breast screening. • Help the individual understand the information they are given, offering emotional support and rearranging appointments if necessary. • To answer queries about screening, acquiring professional advice from screening colleagues in advance where needed. • Demonstrate an awareness of the breast screening pathway and department protocols in supporting individuals. • To manage own area and own time, working around group meetings outside of core hours as required. • Working with public/health sector partners to plan and engage the voluntary, community and faith sector in promoting the uptake of the breast screening programme. • To carry out other relevant activities appropriate to the post and adhere to levels of responsibility associated to said post. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
Added on 2 Sept 2026
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