Ophthalmology Administration Clerk
37.5 hours per week over 5 days (Mon-Fri)
Permanent
Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 9th February 2025
Interview Date: 17th February 2025
*This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *
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A vacancy exists within the Ophthalmology Department for an Administration Clerk. The successful candidates must have a pleasant and friendly approach to the role and be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
They will be part of a team that ensures all administrative and clerical issues relating to the patient’s pathway of care from referral to treatment or discharge are covered.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
To prepare patient notes for on the day clinics ensuring the correct referral and all necessary documents are available for the clinical team prior to the patient attending for their appointment. All results that require a clinical decision are to be made available.
To outcome all clinics ensuring all patients have the correct appointment, discharge, waiting list etc. in accordance with the agreed procedure and ensuring the RTT pathway is adhered to at all times. Immediately escalating any concerns within the patients pathway
To cancel, re-appoint and reschedule patient’s appointments at patient or Consultant request within the appropriate timeframe.
Absorb information from many different points of contact including patients, nursing and clinical staff, Opticians, outside locations, GP surgeries and other hospitals by written, verbal and email communication. Act on the information and distribute accurately.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached

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