Improving Screening Uptake Officer

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., 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.
  
  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.