Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cheshire and Stockport Breast Screening Programme as an Improving Breast Screening Uptake Officer. This is a permanent, full-time Band 5 position based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
Covering Stockport, East Cheshire and Mid Cheshire, the programme delivers services across hospital, community and mobile screening locations. The post holder will lead initiatives to increase breast screening uptake, improve access to screening and reduce health inequalities.
The role requires regular travel across the programme area, with occasional attendance at regional and national meetings, training events and conferences. Travel is an essential part of this role, please demonstrate on your application form how you would meet this requirement.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Build effective relationships with GP practices, Primary Care Networks, community groups and other stakeholders to improve breast screening uptake.
- Use screening data to identify groups with lower uptake and develop targeted interventions to increase participation.
- Deliver community engagement activities, awareness events and health promotion initiatives to support breast screening attendance.
- Provide information and support to individuals who may face barriers to accessing screening, including those requiring reasonable adjustments.
- Identify barriers to attendance and support the implementation of service improvements.
- Promote equality of access and support initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 17 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 209-A-26-8287055-A
- Job locations: Macclesfield District, General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of project principles
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters.
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes
Analytical Skills
Desirable
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information
- Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software.
Autonomy / Freedom to Act
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Further Information
Essential
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Employer details
- Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Address: Macclesfield District, General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/