NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes
Responsibilities include:
1. Overseeing, maintaining, and improving the quality of data available for the Colorectal cancer high-risk genetics database and overseeing the administration of the qFIT pathway.
2. Efficient day-to-day running of the administrative service to enable responsive and effective support to the clinical team, including maintaining the high-risk colorectal cancer genetics pathway database and the associated information.
3. Team lead responsibilities for 2 wte Band 3 Data assistants, including provision of administrative advice and guidance to ensure compliance with the qFIT colorectal pathway.
4. Ensuring high standards of data processing are maintained and sensitive data is handled appropriately.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Lesley Broadfoot on 0131 537 1063 or at lesley.broadfoor@nhs.scot.
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