NSS, Assistant Staff Officer, Breastcheck Western Unit

Before you apply

This job is only open to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agenciesper WRC Agreement 161867. This post is offered on a full-time (35hours) specified purpose basis.

About us

The National Screening Service (NSS) delivers four national population-based screening programmes – for cervical, breast and bowel screening and for detecting sight-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes.

Our programmes focus on looking for early signs of disease in healthy people, so that we can:

• detect health issues early
• help prevent disease
• ensure that anyone who does develop the disease being screened for has the best chance of early, more effective treatment
• reduce people’s risk of developing a disease or its complications
• support people in making informed decisions about their health

Choose Screening: Together we can make a difference the National Screening Service 5-year Strategic Plan outlining our strategic priorities and goals for the years 2023-2027.

Our mission: We deliver population screening programmes that help prevent, reduce the risk of, and assist the recognition of, disease in Ireland.

Our vision: To work together to save lives and improve people’s health through population screening.

About the role:

The Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer will be a key player to supporting the efficient day to day administration of the unit and ensure the highest level of service delivery for our service users.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day administration of area of responsibility.

• Ensure that deadlines are met and service levels maintained.

• Support the preparation and issuing of office documentation (correspondence, reports, etc.) to the highest possible standard by monitoring and reviewing the work of the team to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Ensure that archives and records are accurate and readily available.

• Maintain confidentiality of documentation, records, etc.

• Maximise the use of technology in ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

• Ensure line management is kept informed of issues.

• Ensure that stakeholders are kept informed and that their views are communicated to middle management.

• Organise and attend meetings as required.

• Take minutes at meetings and prepare for timely circulation following meeting.

Please refer to the job description for detailed responsibilities

For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below

Join our team and we'll provide you with the support you need to deliver and succeed. This is an unmissable opportunity to join a diverse and supportive workplace where staff feel valued. #ChooseScreening