Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity to join our established team providing admin support to outpatients and the ward.The role is varied and diverse with no two days being the same.Main duties of the jobThe role will include comprehensive administrative support to the team and will include administrative tasks, initial handling of telephone calls and other queries, ordering of goods, scanning, and generally assisting colleagues in the coordination of the smooth running of the team.We are looking for someone who is able to use their own initiative, work well with other people, is able to work on their own, as well as being able to approach others for support.The right candidate will have excellent IT skills and be able to prioritise tasks.If you are looking to be part of a busy and dynamic team, working closely with colleagues, to support a positive and successful delivery of service to to our clients and families, please do apply.About usAs an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached full Job Description and person specification for more information.Please contact Jillian Last if you have any questions.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRSA II WP/TypingECDLDesirableNVQ 2 Business and AdministrationExperienceEssentialSubstantial medical secretarial/office experienceMedical Audio typing/word processingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressSouth Petherton HospitalBernard WaySouth PethertonSomersetTA13 5EFEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)