Job vacancy: Cancer Screening Officer, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford

Job summary

Main area: Cancer Hub
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent: located on the Surrey Research Park, Guildford
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 384-AR-EMF16739

Employer: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Royal Surrey Hospital
Town: Guildford
Salary: £25,329 - £26,958 per annum including high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/04/2025 23:59

Cancer Screening Officer

Band 3

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description & person specification

The post holder will work in both the Hub laboratory and Helpline/Administrative areas. The proportion of time spent in each area will depend on the needs of the service.

As the programme develops there will be opportunities for staff to develop their skills in specific areas.

Be competent in the use of Bowel Cancer Screening Software (BCSS), identify population cohorts for screening and arrange for the circulation of letters, leaflets and test kits, make a computerised record of test results, and extract from the system data required for quality monitoring and reporting.

Receive and respond to telephone calls from participants, relatives, members of the public and other professional’s organisations using prepared guidelines in an efficient, helpful, tactful and compassionate manner.

Undertake specimen reception and recording in accordance with an approved procedure

As a competent member of the team, be on hand to guide, train and supervise the work of new and junior team members.

1. Undertake specimen reception and recording in accordance with an approved procedure.

2. Undertake, and where directed supervise others in, quality assurance procedures including internal QC and external QA measurements.

3. Be responsible for tidiness and cleanliness of the laboratory.

4. Use and maintain all laboratory equipment according to Hub Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

5. Use maintenance and fault reporting of the equipment within the department in compliance with Hub policies and SOPs.

6. Support the Laboratory & Quality Lead and Team Leaders with the organisation of the department ensuring an efficient and effective service.

7. To assist the Laboratory & Quality Lead and Team Leaders in the provision of progress and performance reports as required.

8. Maintain within the department appropriate stock levels including reagents and stationary.

9. Ensure safe disposal of specimens and waste in compliance with Hub SOPs.

10. Ensure work is carried out efficiently and accurately in accordance with SOPs.

11. Be aware of and comply at all times with the Trust, BSPS, and Hub Health and Safety regulations and safe laboratory procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE level grade C or above or equivalent qualification or experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Proven experience working within an multidisciplinary office environment
Proven knowledge of computers to include the use of Microsoft Office and Windows – this will be tested at interview
Proven experience of working with the public

Desirable criteria

Proven experience working within the NHS Bowel Screening Programme including the use of the Bowel Cancer Screening System
Proven experience working within a laboratory setting
Proven experience working within an NHS environment

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Martin Brealey
Job title: Hub Manager PCA, Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01483 409 853

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Cancer Screening Officer

Band 3

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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