University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Ophthalmology Injection Co-ordinator

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an Injection Co-Ordinator to join our friendly and busy Ophthalmology department.

You will be the first point of contact for our patients who require an injection appointment and will provide a crucial role in providing excellent customer care service.

The ideal candidate will be organised, efficient and have excellent and strong communication skills and will be able to work well within a team and on their own.

Main duties of the job

Booking Injection appointments

Answering the telephone

Completing spreadsheets/compiling information

Completing Audits

Completing administration tasks

Supporting our injection support administrator

Completing weekly capacity & demand checks

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7249147-AUG25

Job locations

Southlands Hospital

Shoreham By Sea

BN43 6TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Booking Injection appointments

Answering the telephone

Completing spreadsheets/compiling information

Completing Audits

Completing administration tasks

Supporting our injection support administrator

Completing weekly capacity & demand checks

Job description

Job responsibilities

Booking Injection appointments

Answering the telephone

Completing spreadsheets/compiling information

Completing Audits

Completing administration tasks

Supporting our injection support administrator

Completing weekly capacity & demand checks

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Educated to GCSE level with A-C Maths & English.
Able to work without instruction
Flexible team worker
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a pressurised environment.

Desirable

Knowledge of the injection service
Proven medical terminology knowledge
Managing challenging behaviour

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Educated to GCSE level with A-C Maths & English.
Able to work without instruction
Flexible team worker
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a pressurised environment.

Desirable

Knowledge of the injection service
Proven medical terminology knowledge
Managing challenging behaviour

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Southlands Hospital

Shoreham By Sea

BN43 6TQ

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Southlands Hospital

Shoreham By Sea

BN43 6TQ

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)