Admin Assistant

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology team as a Admin Assistant.

To provide confidential administrative and clerical activities in order to meet the needs of the Ophthalmology Department in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

1. To book appointments appropriately, escalating issues as they arise
2. Act as the point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries, taking action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate
3. Communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods
4. Maintain both manual and electronic filing systems and databases, as required by the department and Trust policies, ensuring all documents are accurately and appropriately archived
5. Maintain an efficient and comprehensive administrative service, including typing, photocopying, providing support to the departments and other team members as requested.

***Interviews for this post are due to take place on 15th May 2024***

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.