Job Description

The closing date is 9th Jul 2025

Job summary

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The role will be required to provide efficient and effective typist/Admin duties to Musgrove park Hospital.



The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative and typist duties as the services develop.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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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.



Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by clinical staff, by use of audio or copy typing. Produce copies for appropriate agencies, filing copies in correct sequence, ensuring follow-up arrangements are in place, listing outstanding investigations on the hospital database system.



Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.

About us

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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

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Please see attached & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.THIS ROLE HAS A FLEXI OPTION OF HYBRID WORKING (ON SITE or REMOTE) . Training will initially provided on site. 3 days a week- Hours to suit successful candidate available and that meets the needs of the service , discussions on interview. TYPING TEST WILL BE EXPECTED ON INTERVIEW.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Good standard of general education.


Audio typing.




#

Desirable

IT Qualification.

Experience

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Essential

Confident working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel


Minimum 1 year administrative experience in a workplace setting within the past 3 years


Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administrative processes


Medical typing experience

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Able to prioritise workloads/good time management


Audio typing/touch typing


A sound understanding of the principles of confidentiality

For help with your application, contact:

Louise George


Louise.George@somersetft.nhs.uk


07818988032

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

24169.00 to 24169.00 Hourly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2623

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA