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Patient Support Advisor

Hybrid in Southampton·Part-time·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

Our summary

Salary
£28,000 - £31,000 a year

About £1,970 - £2,150 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Southampton
Contract
Part-time
Holiday
25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £31,000 OTE

  • Pension Scheme 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

  • Generous bonus scheme

  • Staff discounts on products and services

  • Flexible working hours - tell us what hours work for you (minimum 30 hours per week)

  • Hybrid working - ability to work from home part of the week

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Patient Support Team in our Southampton Call Centre. As a Patient Support Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for patients, handling inbound and outbound calls as the primary responsibility, along with web chat and email. This is a full-time role on a two-week rota with alternating shifts and alternate Saturdays.

What you'll do

  • Provide first-class customer service via inbound and outbound calls, web chat, and email

  • Book appointments across Leightons and The Hearing Care Partnership ensuring we provide the correct products and services

  • Respond to patient queries professionally and empathetically

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure data confidentiality

  • Support the wider team in achieving performance goals, working collaboratively to maintain a seamless patient experience Requirements:

  • Excellent telephone manner and confidence in handling high-volume calls

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Previous customer service experience (call centre preferred)

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • IT proficiency and multitasking ability

  • Ability to travel regularly to the Southampton office (hybrid role)

How you'll work

Hours: Full-time - 2-week rota

  • Shift Pattern: 8:00am - 4:30pm and 9:00am - 5:30pm

  • Saturdays (Remote Working): Alternate Saturdays, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Why Join Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care?

With over 90 years of family heritage, Leightons is built on a foundation of care, trust, and personal service. We foster a close-knit, supportive environment where every team member is valued. Our shared goal is to achieve 100% customer satisfaction through an individual approach to every patient. You'll be joining a company that invests in your growth, encourages development, and promotes a friendly, inclusive workplace culture.

About Leightons Opticians

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About the company & team

Job Title: Patient Support Advisor
Location: Contact Centre, Southampton
Reports to: Patient Support Contact Centre Manager

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