NSS, Assistant Staff Officer, Breastcheck Eccles

About us

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

• detect health issues early
• help prevent disease
• ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
• reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications
• support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5-year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening.

About the role:

•The Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer will be a key player to supporting the efficient day to day administration of the unit and ensure the highest level of service delivery for our service users.

The position of Grade IV, Assistant Staff Officer, encompasses administrative responsibilities within the unit, to include high-volume incoming and outgoing call’s, reception duties and sorting and distributing results letters and communication letters. The post holder may be expected to train across all Grade IV roles within the unit to ensure the delivery of comprehensive administrative support, while providing cross cover when required.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility.

• Ensure that deadlines are met and service levels maintained.

• Support the preparation and issuing of office documentation (correspondence, reports, etc.) to the highest possible standard by monitoring and reviewing the work of the team to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Ensure that archives and records are accurate and readily available.

• Maintain confidentiality of documentation, records, etc.

• Maximise the use of technology in ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

• Ensure line management is kept informed of issues.

• High volume of incoming and outgoing calls

Please refer to the job description for detailed responsibilities

For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening