Job summary
We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and positive person to provide clerical support to our dedicated team of nursing staff within ward J25 which incorporates the Ophthalmic Day Unit and Ophthalmic Pre-assessment at St Jamess Hospital.
Ward J25 is a busy Ophthalmic Day-case Unit that has Ophthalmic Pre-assessment attached to it. It has a high volume of patients that pass through it each day and can be fast paced at times. Brief duties include the use of the PAS system, taking phone calls, booking follow up appointments for discharged patients plus ordering stock for the ward and pre-assessment area. You will also be expected to assist in the preparation of notes for patients going to theatre and the printing of theatre lists once full training has been given.
This is a part-time post so the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible as the area is open Monday to Friday. J25 is closed nights and weekends.
If you think you meet the criteria and are interested in becoming part of our team then for informal enquiries please contact Angela Jackson, Senior Sister or Louise Ramsaha and Romela Bacera, Sisters on the unit on 0113 2069125
Expected Shortlisting Date
17/09/2025
Planned Interview Date
23/09/2025
Main duties of the job
The post-holder may be the first point of contact for patients and other visitors to the department therefore you should have excellent communication skills, have a friendly and welcoming disposition, enjoy meeting a wide variety of people and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
About us
The Ophthalmology Department lies within the Head and Neck Clinical Service Unit at Leeds teaching Hospital Trust. It is the largest provider of specialist Ophthalmology services in the Yorkshire region and provides a specialist ophthalmology service for patients in Leeds, Yorkshire and from across the north of England. We strive to work as a team and be the centre of excellence, putting our patients at the centre to deliver patient focused care. We encourage staff to voice concerns in an open and honest way and open to ideas to improve patient experience and change practice to improve efficiency so that we deliver what we promise. We have on-going improving patient experience projects and each team member is actively encouraged to lead and be involved in all projects, irrespective of their banding.
J25 is the Ophthalmology Day Case Unit based at St Jamess Hospital. The unit provides ophthalmic surgery to a large number of patients on
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Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9298-HAN-117
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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