Job summary
Employer heading
Screening Pathway Team Leader
Band 4
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Job overview
Cervical Screening Wales is responsible for the NHS cervical screening programme in Wales, and aims to reduce the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality from, invasive cervical cancer.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team in North Wales as Screening Pathway Team Leader.
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated team, supporting the cervical screening patient pathway and will assist Managers within the department and wider team.
In addition to supervising and distributing the day to day work of the department, you will be required to provide efficient and accurate administration services in line with screening policies and procedures.
This is a permanent full time position (37.5 hours/week), flexi time policy is operated within the team though service delivery must be priority with office cover required Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00.
If you are a highly motivated, professional with a strong demonstrable background in a supervisory role, with experience in data entry and administrative procedures, then we are keen to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Supervise daily workload of the screening pathway administrators
Monitor staff compliance to standard operating policies and procedures (SOPPs).
Provide supervisory support and training to screening pathway administrators.
Support the efficient operation of call/recall and failsafe functions within the programme.
Implement changes to working practices as directed by the screening pathway manager/deputy.
Ensure participants are managed appropriately and computerised data systems are updated for participant outcomes.
Chair team huddle on a weekly basis and produce meeting notes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to A Level or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous administrative experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a health service environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise work and use own initiative
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines ensuring high level of accuracy at all times
- Team player
- Good written skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of team working and people management
- Good level of knowledge across a broad range of administrative functions
- Good level of knowledge across a range of IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Screening Programmes
- Knowledge of relevant medical terminology
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential criteria
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain concentration whilst dealing with constant interruption
- Motivated
Other
Essential criteria
- Willingness and ability to travel to other screening locations if required by the service
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Box
- Job title
- Screening Pathway Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Cheryl Knight - [email protected]
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