Medical Secretary/Senior Administrator

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Medical Secretary/Senior Administrator to join our team based in Yeovil!

The role is currently 15 hours per week, on a permanent basis.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial, administrative and support service to the Consultant, clinical team and department.

To include daily supervision and support to lower banded administration colleagues ensuring that high standards are maintained. To use own initiative and work without immediate supervision.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks 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. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-ZO5542712

Job locations

The Balidon Centre

Summerlands, Preston Road

Yeovil

BA20 2BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent (or equivalent/working towards)
  • RSA Stage III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typing
  • Diploma level/NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working at a senior secretarial level

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or Mental Health setting
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent (or equivalent/working towards)
  • RSA Stage III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typing
  • Diploma level/NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working at a senior secretarial level

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in the NHS or Mental Health setting

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

The Balidon Centre

Summerlands, Preston Road

Yeovil

BA20 2BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Balidon Centre

Summerlands, Preston Road

Yeovil

BA20 2BX


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Benjamin Grigg

benjamin.grigg@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935384140

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-ZO5542712

Job locations

The Balidon Centre

Summerlands, Preston Road

Yeovil

BA20 2BX


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