Administrator-Surgical Management Office

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to supporting its employees in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This role as an Administrator in the Surgical Management Office offers a unique opportunity to provide essential administrative support to enhance patient care. With flexible working options and a strong focus on career development, you will thrive in a workplace that values your contributions. Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance and access to exclusive discounts with the Blue Light Card, all while living in the beautiful Somerset region, known for its stunning countryside and vibrant cities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education required.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C / Grade 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective administrative duties.
• Deal with day-to-day correspondence and telephone calls.
• Liaise with personnel to gather and co-ordinate patient information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Keyboard Skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades A-C / Grade 4 or above

NVQ II in Business Administration

Job description

Administrator-Surgical Management Office

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

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 responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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.

£24,169 a yearpro rata for part time hours