Job summary 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (Part-Time, 30 hours per week) We are currently seeking a motivated and approachable individual to join the Bowel Cancer Screening team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. This part-time position is offered on a 6-month fixed term contract and supports the screening programme across both East and West Berkshire. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent organisational skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and a strong focus on patient care. This role involves regular interaction with patients, clinical staff, and colleagues, so strong communication skills and a proactive, initiative-driven approach are essential. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient service, we'd love to hear from you. Main duties of the job o Provide advice, information, and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre. o Ensure timely access to screening colonoscopy or alternative diagnostic intervention and seamless transition to agreed pathways in primary, secondary, tertiary, or out-patient care settings, during all stages of the screening pathway. o Populate and maintain the BCSP local database. o Participate in ongoing data collection and quality assurance, service feedback and audit. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro-rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 151-KMU215 Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading Craven Rd Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent to reflect numeracy and literacy skills Desirable Previous use of hospital patient administration system Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital or busy office environment Significant experience in difficult customer facing situations Experience of working to exacting deadlines Desirable Understanding of NHS philosophies Skills & knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and make decisions A team player Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally to patients, staff/stakeholders at different levels. Adaptable/flexible to meet the needs of the department / working practices Desirable Wish to extend computer skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent to reflect numeracy and literacy skills Desirable Previous use of hospital patient administration system Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital or busy office environment Significant experience in difficult customer facing situations Experience of working to exacting deadlines Desirable Understanding of NHS philosophies Skills & knowledge Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and make decisions A team player Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally to patients, staff/stakeholders at different levels. Adaptable/flexible to meet the needs of the department / working practices Desirable Wish to extend computer skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading Craven Rd Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)