Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Screening Data Assistant - Breast

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Exercise Therapist
GBP 0 - 25,760 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2426202


Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join South Essex Breast Screening Service a Breast Screening Data Assistant.

The successful candidate will support the screening service by assisting with the completion of mandatory breast screening reports, including KC62 and BASO, alongside a range of daily administrative duties within the Screening Office.

The post holder will be responsible for accurately collecting screening data from multiple sources, liaising with clinicians, screening services and other healthcare professionals, and entering information onto the National Breast Screening System (NBSS). The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team.

If you are interested in the role and believe you have the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would encourage you to apply today.

Please note that this vacancy may close early depending on the number of applications received.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires

Main duties of the job

  • Data Entry
  • To ensure that all National Breast Screening System (NBSS) data is kept up to date to support with the submission of mandatory reports e.g., KC62, BASO within the timescales set down.
  • To assist the data coordinator with ensuring the quality of all data entered into NBSS and the accuracy and validity of all reports/analysis/interpretation produced from it.
  • To maintain a record of treatment decisions made at MDT meetings and ensure that these are recorded on the NBSS in a timely manner.
  • To partake in the auditing process of other data assistant's work.
  • To undertake any work as detailed by the Director of Screening, Programme Manager, and Office Manager to support the ongoing development of data management within the Screening Service.
  • To assist with the production of lists, reports and maintenance of records utilising the NBSS computer system.
  • To assist with the data entry required for all interval cancer cases.
About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details
Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-CSS-SO-3844

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Breast Screening Data Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires

Job description
Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Breast Screening Data Assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Good Standard of Education
  • IT skills equivalent to NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages, predominantly Excel.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of using advanced IT applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Knowledge of complex booking and medical systems.
Desirable
  • Medical / Audio Typing
  • Experience of working in the NHS.
Communication
Essential
  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Good Standard of Education
  • IT skills equivalent to NVQ2 or relevant experience of Microsoft Word Packages, predominantly Excel.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in an administrative role
  • Experience of using advanced IT applications i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Knowledge of complex booking and medical systems.
Desirable
  • Medical / Audio Typing
  • Experience of working in the NHS.
Communication
Essential
  • Previous experience of dealing with the general public
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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)