Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator in Kettering

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Kettering Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/10/2026

Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator

Band 4

Job overview

We are a small, friendly team committed to providing a first class service. We are housed in a purpose built unit at Kettering General Hospital. We have a breast screening population of approx. 52,000 women and manage the administration for the breast screening services . We also support the breast clinic with their symptomatic one-stop breast clinics as well as follow up imaging clinics.

Kettering Breast Screening Unit is looking to appoint into their Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator post. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to apply to this substantive position.

This pivotal role combines people management with the chance to work in a fast-paced specialty. You'll be part of our dynamic admin team, helping to ensure that administrative processes run smoothly and effectively to support high-quality support and care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The successful candidate will ideally have extensive experience of administrative leadership within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

The role of Deputy Breast Screening and Very High Risk Programme Coordinator is an integral part of the Breast Screening team providing support to the Programme Coordinator and also overseeing the Very High Risk screening programme with service delivery, planning, strategy and achieving the operational targets.

The role will also include:

Assisting in accurate data input, data audit and data management to support the delivery of the NHSBSP.

Providing support to the Breast Screening Programme Coordinator in the preparation of the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting and updating of MDT outcomes.

Overseeing the NHSBSP Very High Risk cohort.

Breast screening batch preparation and management in accordance with NHSBSP guidelines.

Undertaking monthly, quarterly and annually reporting of programme statistics to stakeholders, including NHS England.

To deputise for the Programme Co-Ordinator in their absence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Deputy Breast Screening and very high risk Programme Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day to day running and management of the breast screening administration office which provides the administrative functions for the Breast Screening Programme.

Including supporting the Programme coordinator in overseeing the process of inviting eligible clients for screening using the National Breast Screening System (NBSS), based on lists derived from the BS Select system and for making sure all women receive the right result following their screening episode.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to support and motivate members of the team to promote a positive working environment
• Able to multitask; prioritising workload, recognise and implement strategies to meet deadlines
• Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to sit and work at a desk/ VDU for long periods of time
• Caring and compassionate personality

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Able to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues
• Ability to learn, adapt and develop new skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Knowledge & experience

• Previous experience of interpreting and interrogating data
• Extensive experience of working with an administrative role within the NHS
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams
• Experience working in a busy office
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems including Careflow, NBSS, CRIS, Somerset Cancer Registry, GE PACs and BS Select
• Knowledge of NHS Breast Screening Programme & Breast symptomatic pathways
• Extensive experience of working with an administrative role within the NHS

Education, training and qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience
• GCSE level or equivalent level of education in Maths
• GCSE level or equivalent level of education in English
• Evidence of Management / Leadership courses undertaken

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.