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Main area Administration Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover until May 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 409-7856525-B
Site St Helens Hospital Town St Helens Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59
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Job overview
Maternity cover until May 2027
To co-ordinate the Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) service including management of new referrals and follow up appointments ensuring the capture of data for audit and Patient Related Outcome Measurements (PROM’s)
Responsible for ensuring optimum use of clinic and injection lists, escalating when capacity is required.
Please note the job description and person specification are subject to change as per AfC review.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for overseeing the AMD appointment system scheduling new and follow up assessment and treatment appointments, managing the case load and ensuring patients are informed of their appointment and other relevant information.
- Be the point of contact for patients, consultants, nursing staff and managerial staff in regard to the AMD service
- Identify capacity and demand issues and ensure clinical and managerial colleagues are aware and action.
- Request any changes as required for letters, clinic, theatres and consultants via Pas Admin
- Responsible for the co-ordination of the treatment rooms / theatre availability for injections
- Ensure the treatment plan on Medisight coincides with the information the AMD co-ordinator has received and highlight any conflicting information to the clinicians
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the hospital pharmacy over pharmaceutical supplies.
- Undertake project planning / audits to ensure AMD service needs and targets are met.
- To monitor, collect, collate, evaluate and report progress of AMD service.
Working for our organisation
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 24th September 2026
Closing Date: 1st October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2nd October 2026
Proposed Interview date: TBC
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
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We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering
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At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and training, ensuring that our staff can realise their ambitions while contributing to the delivery of outstanding patient care in the vibrant community of Huyton. Join us and be part of a dedicated team that values kindness, openness, and inclusivity, all while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working policy and a competitive salary.
