District Nursing Screening Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time permanent Band 3 Screening Officer role within the District Nursing Contact Centre. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the District Nursing Team, processing new referrals, discharging patients, and managing team inboxes. The service operates Monday to Sunday, 08:00-18:00, requiring 5 shifts per week. The role involves accurate data input and effective communication.
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- RSA level two or equivalent
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Experience of using Patient Centre
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Proven work experience in an administrative role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of working within tight deadlines
- Previous experience of the DATIX system
- Experience of using Choose & Book
- Knowledge of EPR (Electronic Patient Record)
- Previous Experience in a medical / health care background
- Experience of G2 typing system
- Experience of Cisco Finesse system
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- RSA level two or equivalent
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Experience of using Patient Centre
- Experience of using Microsoft Office
- Proven work experience in an administrative role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of working within tight deadlines
- Previous experience of the DATIX system
- Experience of using Choose & Book
- Knowledge of EPR (Electronic Patient Record)
- Previous Experience in a medical / health care background
- Experience of G2 typing system
- Experience of Cisco Finesse system
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
District Nursing Screening Officer
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a full time permanent Band 3 Screening Officer within the District Nursing Contact Centre.
This opportunity has arisen at an exciting time of development for the team and offers an ideal opportunity to contribute towards and be a part of its evolution.
You will provide a comprehensive support service to the District Nursing Team which is an integral part of the Adult Community Services Division with the Integrated Care Directorate.
You will be responsible for the processing of new referrals and discharging patients via the relevant trust systems. You will be responsible for managing the relevant team Microsoft Outlook inboxes and relaying messages to the clinical co-ordinators in a timely manner.
The service runs Monday to Sunday between the hours of 08:00-18:00 and you will work 5 shifts per week between these hours and days.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a customer friendly, responsive service at all times ensuring all contacts are dealt with confidentially and sensitively
- To screen and process District Nursing referrals by booking clinic appointments or arranging home visits, in a timely and effective manner, following the correct escalation policy when required.
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