Optometry AdministratorNHS

Job summary

Sheffield Vision Centre is a private refractive surgery provider, we are owned by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and based in the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Sheffield Vision Centre offers laser refractive eye surgery and lens based refractive eye surgery to private patients. The income generated is used to fund the purchase of state-of-the-art laser treatment platforms.

We are looking for a full-time, band 2 Optometry Administrator to join our team of 4 Optical Clinical Assistants, a Dispensing Optician and several Optometrists.

This is a varied role, and you will be asked to work in different areas within the Optometry department. You will be required to carry out all general administrative tasks as required, and previous experience using Microsoft programmes is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Perform all general administrative duties as required
• Must have an excellent telephone manner
• To prioritise and manage your workload effectively
• To work well under pressure and work to deadlines
• Be the first point of contact for our patients
• Work within a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.