Clinical Admin Officer- Ophthalmology

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Camberley is seeking a Clinical Admin Officer to join the Ophthalmology admin team at Frimley Park Hospital. Applicants need strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a busy environment. The role involves providing administrative support, handling inquiries, and interacting with clinical staff while maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Administration and be experienced in office environments. This is a full-time fixed-term position offering a salary of £26,240 to £27,928 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Competent with current software programmes (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide an administrative service to the Department.
• Work closely with the Clinical Admin Leads and patient Pathway Coordinator.
• Plan and organise own work schedule.
• Obtain and organise information in support of own work activities.
• Ensure that secure systems are in place for the storage of all resources.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritise workload

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to change

Education

NVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent

Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Admin Officer to join the Ophthalmology admin team at Frimley Park Hospital.

Accuracy and attention to detail are a must. Applicants should enjoy working in a busy environment and you will need to be organised, enthusiastic and dedicated with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

The role is ideally suited to candidates with administrative experience with a positive approach to change. If you enjoy a complex and varied workload this could be the post for you.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide an administrative service to the Department.
• Work closely with the Clinical Admin Leads and patient Pathway Coordinator to set daily priorities and targets.
• Plan and organise own work schedule, demonstrating good time management and promptly report anticipated difficulties in meeting deadlines.
• Obtain and organise information in support of own work activities, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with organisation procedures.
• Answer queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure that secure systems are in place for the storage of all resources including computerised information.
• Assist with booking appointments.
• Ensure all phone calls are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
• Operate the various EPIC and other IT systems to fulfil the role/department requirements.

About Us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 3

Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 a year (incl. HCAS)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 151-ES76

Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Rd, Frimley, GU16 7UJ

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ Level 3 Administration or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Good education to GCSE standard or equivalent experience.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Competent with current software programmes (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Able to adapt to change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Working in the NHS either in a hospital, private practice, or GP setting.
• Provide general non‑clinical advice.

Skills (Desirable)

• Understanding of medical terminology.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Rd, Frimley, GU16 7UJ

Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/

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