The closing date is 22nd Feb 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and helpful person who thrives in a busy, ever-changing environment to join our Administration Team in Gastroenterology. This role is for 30 hours per week which could be offered over 4 or 5 days.
You'll provide comprehensive secretarial support to the current admin team, consultants, associate specialists, and other allied health professionals. We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative, work well with other people, be able to work on their own as well as being able to approach others for support. The right candidate will have excellent IT and typing skills.
If you think that you are the right person for the job, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external
Deal with day to day correspondence,
Prioritise own work efficiently and effectively, highlighting any issues to the Band 4
Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by medical staff, by use of audio or copy typing.
To monitor and be proactive in dealing with generic emails.
Take minutes at meetings as required.
To communicate by email, telephone or face to face with Consultants, other healthcare professionals, management and patients. Taking appropriate action when necessary
Spreadsheet work to include updating and tracking information.
To provide cross cover in times of absence.
General administration duties.
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
Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths or functional skills.
Level 3 qualifications or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typing.
Experience
Essential
Audio typing/word processing.
Minimum 1 year office experience within last 5 years.
Evidence of prioritising workloads/good time management.
Proven experience of working well as part of a team.
Desirable
Previous secretarial experience.
Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administration processes.
Experience of dealing with patients/customers.
Supervisory/HR experience.
Additional Criteria
Essential
IT literate, including recent experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
Working knowledge of secretarial/administrative procedures and systems.
Problem solving.
Desirable
Knowledge of medical terminology.
For help with your application, contact:
Toni Edwards
toni.edwards@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823344980
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24937.00 to £26598.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-3913
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA