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This is a permanent part-time post for 30hrs.
You will provide a support role for all administrative requirements for the NHS Board’s responsibilities in relation to General Ophthalmic Services. You will process applications from Optometrists, Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners, Body Corporates and premises owners to enter into, terminate or amend standard General Ophthalmic Services contracts with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. You will provide advisory and facilitative management support to 500 Optometrists/OMPs, 204 Practices across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde concerning General Ophthalmic Services. Line management of staff as required. Provision of line management for staff will include recruitment, training, performance management, absence management, discipline and grievance procedures. You will be expected to gain in depth knowledge of 2 sets of General Ophthalmic regulations (General Ophthalmic Services and Optical Charges and Payments) as well as keeping abreast of current developments in Primary Health Care. You will be expected to manage your own workload and deal with conflicting priorities using your own initiative with minimal supervision. You will be Educated to Degree level at entry or have the equivalent experience in a healthcare environment, either primary or secondary care. Interpersonal skills including negotiation, influencing, persuading, and the ability to form positive working relationships. Having the ability to deal with people at all levels and adopting a flexible approach as necessary. You should have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. Flexible working will be considered.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
Informal Contact: Marie Gallagher, Contact Number 0141 211 3760, Email Marie.gallagher2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk