Job summary
- Main area
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-386MD-26
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bowel Cancer Screening Administrator Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Cancer Screening Team for a permanent AFC Band 2 Administration Assistant working 37.5 hours per week.
The BCSP Administration Assistant will be required to facilitate and support the day to day administrative functions of the Bolton Bowel Cancer Screening Team, ensuring a qualitative and responsive service is maintained to support the effectiveness of the overall programme.
Previous experience of LE2.2 or similar NHS patient information systems, Somerset Cancer Registry and Endobase Endoscopy system would be advantageous but not essential as training will be given.
The successful will be required to attend a minimum of 2 day course for bowel cancer screening database training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Bowel Cancer Screening clerical team, and responsibilities will include:
Key duties include:
- Receiving patient telephone enquiries
- Updating patient systems
- Maintenance of computerised medical records, referrals and waiting list entries
- General office duties, to include filing, photocopying etc.
- Retrieval and dispatch of patient case notes, and tracking to appropriate user.
- Supporting the whole screening team as required
Working for our organisation
Being part of a national screening programme offers the chance to make a significant impact on public health. These roles are vital in identifying conditions early, saving lives, and reducing health inequalities across the population. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care and ensuring equitable access to screening services for all.
You will work alongside experienced, knowledgeable, and supportive colleagues within a well‑established NHS framework that prioritises safety, quality, and professional growth. Your work will benefit peoplw across Bolton, Wigan, Leigh, and Salford—making this a highly meaningful and rewarding career choice.
You will be joining an organisation that prides itself on providing a supportive and inclusive working environment. We place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, high‑quality patient care, and continuous professional development. Our flexible working options, comprehensive training programmes, and collaborative team culture have contributed to us being consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in Greater Manchester.
If you would like any further information on this post please contact Jeanette Gleave, Capacity Coordinator on 01204 390432/390809 for further information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
n opportunity has arisen within the Bowel Cancer Screening Team for a permanent AFC Band 2 Administration Assistant working 37.5 hours per week.
The BCSP Administration Assistant will be required to facilitate and support the day to day administrative functions of the Bolton Bowel Cancer Screening Team, ensuring a qualitative and responsive service is maintained to support the effectiveness of the overall programme.
Previous experience of LE2.2 or similar NHS patient information systems, Somerset Cancer Registry and Endobase Endoscopy system would be advantageous but not essential as training will be given.
The successful will be required to attend a minimum of 2 day course for bowel cancer screening database training.
The post holder will work as a member of the Bowel Cancer Screening clerical team, and responsibilities will include:
Key duties include:
- Receiving patient telephone enquiries
- Updating patient systems
- Maintenance of computerised medical records, referrals and waiting list entries
- General office duties, to include filing, photocopying etc.
- Retrieval and dispatch of patient case notes, and tracking to appropriate user.
- Supporting the whole screening team as required
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Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- Knowledge of office procedures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Bowel Cancer Screening
skills
Essential criteria
- Effective team member
- Effective communicator
Desirable criteria
- Experience of dealing with conflict
- Experience of working in the NHS
experience
Essential criteria
- Clerical/Office experience
- Experience of working in a customer focussed environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in public sector/NHS and of SOPs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jeanette Gleave
- Job title
- Capacity Co-Ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
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