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Location: Alsager Health Centre, East Cheshire, UK
Salary: Competitive NHS Pay Scale + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week | Permanent
Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available
Company: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Application Deadline: June 18, 2025

Join the NHS & Support Vital Diabetic Eye Screening Services!

East Cheshire NHS Trust is hiring Administration Assistants for the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP), helping detect and prevent sight loss in people with diabetes.

This exciting healthcare administration role offers full training, career progression, and visa sponsorship for international applicants, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking stable healthcare employment in the UK.

If you have strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and IT proficiency, this essential NHS role provides structured career growth in healthcare administration.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do

Database & Appointment Management

• Maintain an accurate patient screening database
• Book appointments & refer patients to hospital eye services
• Perform data inputting & audit tracking

Patient & Healthcare Professional Support

• Provide courteous telephone support to patients & NHS professionals
• Ensure timely communication & fail-safe follow-ups
• Manage incoming post & documentation for diabetic screening services

NHS Systems & Administration Compliance

• Work with NHS computer systems & Optomize software
• Follow strict healthcare administration guidelines
• Maintain confidential patient records & scheduling workflows

Who Can Apply? – Required Qualifications

• GCSE in English & Maths (or equivalent qualification)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication & customer service skills
• Ability to work independently & prioritize workload efficiently

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Diabetic Retinopathy Administration
• Previous NHS experience in healthcare administration
• Knowledge of diabetic screening & medical terminology

Additional Eligibility for International Applicants:

• Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship Available
• Enhanced DBS Check Required
• Two professional references needed

Perks & Benefits – Why Work for East Cheshire NHS Trust?

• Competitive NHS Salary + Health Service Discounts
• Full Training & Career Progression in Healthcare Administration
• Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants
• Stable Full-Time Employment (37.5 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30)
• Work in a Supportive & Inclusive NHS Team

How to Apply?

• Step 1: Apply directly via this link: East Cheshire NHS Trust Job Application
• Step 2: Complete the online application form (Ensure details are accurate before submission).
• Step 3: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

Deadline to Apply: June 18, 2025

Company HQ: Alsager Health Centre, Sandbach Road South, Alsager, UK

Start Your NHS Career with Sponsorship – Apply Today for a Healthcare Administration Role!