Job summary
The role will be required to provide efficient and effective administrative duties to Musgrove Park Hospital and wider staff
The team member will also provide flexible administrative support to the Surgical management office as required and requested by the Administration Manager to support service requirements
The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative duties as the services develop
Main duties of the job
Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner
Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary
Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner
Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested
General office 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.
Date posted
29 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata for part time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
184-OL-OR-2431
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Good standard of general education
* Minimum of 5 CGSEs at grades A-C / Grade 4 or above
* Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
* NVQ II in Business Administration or the equivalent experience
Experience Essential
* Minimum one year of office experience within the last five years
* Evidence of prioritising workload
* Evidence of good time management
* Evidence of ability to work in a team
Additional Criteria Essential
* Excellent communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
* Professional and responsible approach at all times
* Excellent keyboard skills
Desirable
* Ability to take notes at informal meetings
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* Good standard of general education
* Minimum of 5 CGSEs at grades A-C / Grade 4 or above
* Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post
* NVQ II in Business Administration or the equivalent experience
Experience Essential
* Minimum one year of office experience within the last five years
* Evidence of prioritising workload
* Evidence of good time management
* Evidence of ability to work in a team
Additional Criteria Essential
* Excellent communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence
* Professional and responsible approach at all times
* Excellent keyboard skills
Desirable
* Ability to take notes at informal meetings
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.
Employer details Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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