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Administration Support Officer

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Stockport, SK2 7JEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

The post holder will be based at Stepping Hill Hospital and will be responsible for providing general admin support within the Ophthalmology team as w...

  • To provide clerical support to the Ophthalmology team.
  • To open mail, collate patient results and scan to patient electronic record.
  • To collect patient notes as required.
  • To contact patients to confirm planned surgery dates.
  • To monitor patient results using test tracker system.
  • To process patient letters to prepare for postage
  • To assist with the review patients with no current appointment activity

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Education

Essential: - Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems; - Management of resources

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working with people

Desirable: - Experience of telephone duties; - Experience of adapting work style and approach to meet the needs of the service

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills at all levels - written and verbal.
  • Willingness to work to tight deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Is flexible and adaptable in their approach

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

16 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

SNF
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

NHS organisation

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