Job vacancy: AHP Vision Screening Support Worker, Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield | trac.jobs

Job summary Main area School Entry Vision Screening Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Term Time Hours Full time Term time hours 37.5 hours per week Job ref 425-26-8011873 Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children's Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2026 23:59 Employer heading AHP Vision Screening Support Worker NHS AfC: Band 2 Job overview Full Time 37,5 hours per week |Term Time Only | Permanent Join our Vision Screening Team and help make a difference to children's eye health. We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our Vision Screening Team as a AHP Vision screening support worker. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated team supporting the delivery of vision screening services for school-aged children. As a Vision Screening Assistant, you will work both independently and as part of the Vision Screening Team, supporting the delivery of some clinical and administrative duties. You will assist Specialist Orthoptists in carrying out vision screening programmes for children in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. The role involves working within mainstream schools and hospital settings, helping to ensure that children receive high-quality vision screening in line with NHS screening guidelines. About You Valid driving licence and have access to a car Experience of working with children and young people. Experience of inputting data and using computer systems. Main duties of the job Reporting into the Healthcare Services Co-ordinator some of your responsibilities will include You will support Specialist Orthoptists in delivering vision screening programmes for school-aged children in schools and hospital settings. The role involves setting up screening environments, escorting and supporting children during screening sessions, ensuring consent procedures are followed, and maintaining accurate records on SystmOne.  You will also manage screening paperwork, respond to telephone enquiries, and provide administrative support to ensure the efficient delivery of the service. Working both independently and as part of the Vision Screening Team, you will help ensure screening is delivered in line with NHS guidelines and Trust policies. Working for our organisation At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the N