Job summary
The Ophthalmology Department aims to provide robust, high quality failsafe systems in order to support the Diabetic Screening Service, the Age Related Macular Degeneration Service and general retinal and Glaucoma services. The above services are extremely complex and we are seeking an enthusiastic organised individual to work within an existing team to continue to support our patientswho are referred into the hospital eye services from primary care and organise timely treatments, diagnostic investigations and follow-up appointments for patients already on specialist pathways of care. This is crucial in order to optimize the individual patient's visual outcome, ensuring quality care and clinical safety. You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths and there is an expectation for the successful candidate to complete NVQ level 3 in retinal screening unit's 1,2 & 9. Relevant certificates should be brought to interview.
Main duties of the job
You must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work well autonomously as well as part of a team. Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills are essential requirements of this post together with previous database management and good levels of IT knowledge. Within our directorate we believe that supported learning and the development of our staff is the key to our success and yours. A development programme will be available to the successful candidate ensuring personal and professional growth in the new role.
About us
In the Eye Centre we have bikers, runners, video game heroes, movie buffs, music lovers, home bakers, keep fit-ers, readers, writers, travellers, artists, crafters, food lovers, DIY-ers, ice-skaters, pet lovers and every other variety of people! We have family people, single people, diverse people, happy people. You'll find friends here and we're sure you'll find your place within this diverse team!
Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel, we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. The hospital is set in lovely grounds - ideal for just being able to get out and stretch your legs during your working day! The team in the Eye Centre are friendly, we're a down to earth bunch who about all are passionate about caring for our patients, and we welcome anyone new to the team, or as we call it "Eye Centre Family" - that's why we believe it makes The Eye Centre a great place to work.
We value all our staff and believe it's important to involve everyone in our decision making and ask for ideas and suggestions to make improvements. We don't always get things right first time, but we listen and learn from our mistakes to make sure we're always making improvements and a positive difference for staff that work here.
The Health and Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of what we do, and we offer a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to all members of our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: @hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent. (Minimum C grade English)
- NVQ Level 3 in Retinal Screening unit's 1,2 & 9 or willing to work towards (must complete within 2 years of starting post)
- Microsoft office based computer packages with an awareness of email & internet.
Desirable
- Experience using the IP Optomise system
- Any office based training such as NVQ
Experience
Essential
- Relevant administrative ophthalmic experience
- Work as part of a team or autonomously
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Ophthalmic failsafe experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good prioritisation & organisational skills
- Evidence of database management
- Familiar with work based computer systems including Medway
- Ability to compile spreadsheets
- Aware of data protection and confidentiality
Desirable
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Awareness of ENSPDR
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Professional approach
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Customer care & good telephone manner
- Uses initiative
- Car Driver & access to own vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent. (Minimum C grade English)
- NVQ Level 3 in Retinal Screening unit's 1,2 & 9 or willing to work towards (must complete within 2 years of starting post)
- Microsoft office based computer packages with an awareness of email & internet.
Desirable
- Experience using the IP Optomise system
- Any office based training such as NVQ
Experience
Essential
- Relevant administrative ophthalmic experience
- Work as part of a team or autonomously
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Ophthalmic failsafe experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good prioritisation & organisational skills
- Evidence of database management
- Familiar with work based computer systems including Medway
- Ability to compile spreadsheets
- Aware of data protection and confidentiality
Desirable
- Ophthalmic terminology
- Awareness of ENSPDR
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional appearance
- Professional approach
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Customer care & good telephone manner
- Uses initiative
- Car Driver & access to own vehicle
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
