Receptionist and Referral Officer
The closing date is 16 October 2025
Job summary
Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre is one of the largest facility of its kind in Europe. Based at City Health Campus in Birmingham, our facility receives referrals from hospitals and GPs across the region. We offer a comprehensive set of services including ophthalmology A&E, diagnostics, day surgery and outpatients, as well as housing administrative and educational facilities.
We would welcome applications from candidates who do not hold Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, as this could be offered during employment".
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working on a rotational basis on the Ophthalmology ED reception desk, Outpatient reception desk and the Referral Office.
It will involve greeting patients as the first point of call for the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre.
Clerking and registering patients that have come to the Eye Centre to be seen as an emergency.
Clerking in patients that have come for an outpatient appointment.
Booking follow up appointments for emergency follow up patients.
Working in the Referral office and registering all referrals for Ophthalmology within the 48 hours target period.
Sending these for triage and authorizing all confirmed referrals to enable the booking team to book all new appointments.
The part time role will involve working in our visual function department which will involve clerking patients in and walking patients in.
Booking patients into clinics and providing general administration support.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, able to speak to patients staff in a polite and professional manner. Have a organized approach to work and have a drive to work in a busy environment and work well as a team player.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-SS-7414283
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
Dudley Road, City Health Campus
Sandwell/Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust- BMEC
Dudley Road, City Health Campus
Sandwell/Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
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