Optometry Placement Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrative Optometry Placement Coordinator, within the CTMUHB Ophthalmology Department. This is a new role, responsible for coordinating the HB hospital-based clinical placement programme for optometrists pursuing specialist qualifications. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrative worker who will provide comprehensive placement management and admin support, for a high quality experience for optometrists attending our Eye Clinics on placements. The post-holder will be based in Prince Charles Hospital but will be required to attend other hospital sites in the HB as needed, to ensure smooth rota planning, onboarding, clinic room allocation etc. This is a part-time, fixed-term (6 months) role; working pattern/base site flexibility will be considered. The post holder will ensure placements are arranged to meet the needs of trainees, Ophthalmology service and HB targets. Applicants will need to be highly organised, adaptable, We are looking for an individual with excellent administrative and communication skills to join our Ophthalmology team and improve future eye care services across the HB. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Optometry placement programme and will ensure that these short-term clinical placements are managed effectively and efficiently. You will deal with queries from different sources, and ensure the trainees needs are met whilst balancing the needs of the Ophthalmology service, to support the HB in meeting training targets. You will ensure efficient completion of all admin duties and will need to be reliable, flexible and well-organised with strong communication, IT and time management skills. The key post-holder responsibilities are to: Lead on all administrative and planning duties relating to arranging placements in secondary care for all optometry higher qualifications, across the HB. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and provide expertise in the proactive management of placements. This includes ensuring the suitability and capacity of the Eye Clinic to host placements. Be guided by CTMUHB guidelines, procedures and relevant All Wales policies. Respond to day-to-day placement/trainee queries, and escalate any complex issues to their Line Manager.

show initiative and prioritise their workload. The role includes a high level of communication with different stakeholders, so attention to detail and an excellent telephone manner is essential. Previous experience of working within a similar environment will be advantageous. We require a motivated individual, who is IT literate with good knowledge of computer packages, and who can adapt well, meet deadlines and stay organised., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.