The closing date is 12th Oct 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Diabetes Intermediate Care team, based at Parkgate House in Taunton.
The successful candidate will work as part of a small admin team to provide a comprehensive administrative service to the clinical team.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
To work as part of the Diabetes Intermediate Care Service team completing comprehensive administrative duties including (but not limited to) typing, scanning, filing, managing post, answering calls and minuting meetings.
To ensure effective communication and courtesy at all times, supporting the multi professional team members and generally assisting in the coordination of the smooth running of the team as a whole.
The post holder will act as an ambassador for the organisation, exercising initiative in responding to requests for information or requiring action.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
ECDL or equivalent (or equivalent/working towards)
RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typing
Good standard of general education - GCSEs including English
Desirable
Diploma level/NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Ability to set up and maintaining office systems
Knowledge of information technology packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint in order to complete tasks
Previous administration experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For help with your application, contact:
Hayley Reyland
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-3307
Job locations
Parkgate House
East Reach
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3ES