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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:30 to 16:30)
Job ref
110-AC180-0726
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Town
Ynysmaerdy
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2026 23:59

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Optometry Pathway Coordinator

Band 3

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the hospital eye service as a pathway coordinator in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating ophthalmic pathways, predominantly pathways under Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues in primary care and secondary care to deliver high quality services across the health board.

The post holder will need to be highly organised, adaptable and be able to work as part of a team. The role requires good IT skills, attention to detail, and the post holder will be expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience of working within a similar environment will be advantageous. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on administrative duties and will play a key role in the coordination of ophthalmic pathways, predominantly pathways under Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS). 

The post holder will be responsible for the management of patient databases and records, appointment outcomes and waiting lists. They will act as a point of liaison between patients, clinicians, managers and contractors within primary and secondary care.

The post holder will be reliable and well-organised. They will proactively maintain up-to-date knowledge of the pathways, be flexible to respond to the changing needs of the services, and support with analysis and development of services.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. 

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

              We listen, learn, and improve

              We treat everyone with respect

              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Packages i.e. Excel
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHS, particularly in a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in administration or customer care or equivalent experience and knowledge.
  • Good standard of IT knowledge and evidence of working with systems, databases and spreadsheets.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Health Board systems such as WPAS.
  • Knowledge of Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS).

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent understanding of confidentiality and GDPR.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2).

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to travel to different sites within health board in a timely manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ivy Tang
Job title
Head of Optometry / Pennaeth Optometreg
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01443 443280
Additional information

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us for further information or informal enquiries.  

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