Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to be an integral part of the Orthoptic department. You will be working within a team of 6 Orthoptists, 1 Optician and 5 Ophthalmic Technicians.The job role is 20 hours a week based within Barnsley hospital Ophthalmology department providing administrative support.The interview date for this role will be week commencing 1st July.Main duties of the jobAs part of the role you will work closely with the vision screeners. You would be responsible for booking schools and compiling class lists for the vision screeners.You would need to be confident in making and receiving phone calls, dealing with members of the public and education services. The post holder would be required to type GP letters, scan patient information onto Careflow and handle patient notes.The post holder must be competent at using Microsoft office systems such as excel and word.Previous work within a hospital setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.The work pattern can be flexible to meet the needs of the service and the post holder.About usPlease note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.Certificates of SponsorshipFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Person SpecificationValues based questionsEssentialIn around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.Describe a situation you have shown care and compassion at work.ExperienceEssentialExperience of Microsoft Office applications including ExcelWord and the use of the internet as a resource.Experience of working both independently and in a team orientated collaborative environment.Worked in a Health Care EnvironmentDesirableWorking in data entry, data quality, health information or health care records experience.Previous appointment booking experienceKnowledge and awarenessEssentialAn awareness of the importance of Confidentiality in a health care setting.Awareness of own limitations.Knowledge of national policy, guidance and legislation in relation to patient information and NHS activity reporting.Knowledge of audit processes.Understanding of NHS data quality issues.DesirableKnowledge of Local systems/Databases, including NHS Data Dictionary and NHS Information standards.QualificationsEssential5 GCSEs at A to C or equivalent experience.NVQ Level 3 Business Admin or equivalent relevant experience.DesirableMicrosoft Excel qualification.To have obtained the ECDL qualification/actively pursuing it.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPEmployer's websitehttps://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)