The post holder will support in the provision of a safe and effective ophthalmology failsafe service and provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service to the department.
The post holder will work as part of a Multi-disciplinary team and will provide expertise in the proactive management of the various Ophthalmology patient pathways from referral to discharge, ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.
The Post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focused and knowledgeable point of contact. To provide consistent approach across the Trust, using standard operating procedures to ensure that functions of the role are carried out within given time scales.
The post holder will be the main point of contact for administrative relating to Failsafe queries.
Responsibility for checking the quality of data entered onto the failsafe systems and filing systems, to ensure that all national standards are maintained and reportable
Escalate any capacity issues to the Admin Manager to ensure that patient care is not postponed or compromised. Ensure any breaches are escalated to the Admin Manager
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
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This advert closes on Thursday 27 Feb 2025