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Role Description

Optometry Administrative Assistant

Location:  Leatherhead, Surrey

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £23,800 per annum plus SeeAbility Benefits

Department:  Eye Care and Vision - Special Schools

About us: 

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

SeeAbility run a special schools eye care service across 30 schools/sites in London, providing eye tests and glasses.  

About you:

Optometry Administrative Assistant will be part of an administrative team who support the clinical teams working out in the school, based at our Leatherhead head office. Optometry Administrative Assistant will be responsible for collecting and securely storing sensitive health information, using a secure digital practice management system  (Full training will be given, enhanced cleared DBS required).

Key responsibilities:

  • Managing incoming enquires by phone and email from parents and schools
  • Planning clinics, distributing consent /eye care history forms and appointment letters
  • Securely storing completed consent/ eye care history forms
  • Additional duties as required by the administrative assistants & eye care service manager
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality
  • Must be able to work independently as will be the main point of contact of special schools enquiries

Reporting to: Noopur Patel - Special Schools Service Manager

Start Date: Immediate start is desirable 

 
 

Our Benefits

Why we work for us?          

Your work-life balance 

  • 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
  • Life events: Time off when you need it most 
  • 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service
  • Buy or sell annual leave scheme
  • Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 
  • Paid Fertility Leave  

Your money goes further 

  • £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues  
  • Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 
  • Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 
  • Access to Tickets for Good 
  • Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates 
  • Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future  
  • Paid DBS and renewals 
  • Season ticket loans 

  • Advance Pay/Savings  scheme using Wagestream app

Your wellbeing counts 

  • Cycle to Work scheme 
  • Life assurance of 2x annual salary 
  • Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 
  • Free eye test  
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team 

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to DBS ChecksRight to WorkHealth Declarations, and References are part of the onboarding process to ensure safety and compliance accordance to Care Quality Commissions requirements .These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

  • SeeAbility is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Welcomes applications from all identities, including those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
  • Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
  • In some cases, roles may be exempt under Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to genuine occupational requirements.
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