Clerical Officer MIU/Outpatient Reception

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Our Minor Injuries and Outpatient Teams would like to welcome a new Receptionist to join them on a part time, 20 hours per week basis.

This is an exciting, varied and responsible post requiring a high standard of organisational and communication skills. You will have effective computer skills as well as being able to use your own initiative in prioritising work and meeting deadlines.

Main duties of the job

The ideal applicant will have had experience in administrative tasks previously.

You will be able to work as an integral part of the wider MIU and Outpatient Admin team and be willing to learn new skills. The role requires excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills and you will need to be able to remain calm and professional when faced with changing or challenging situations.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic 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 to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

23 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-ZO5753533

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


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 & Training

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in administration/customer care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative and customer care experience, especially face to face

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MAXISMS and IT systems relevant to the role
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in administration/customer care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative and customer care experience, especially face to face

Desirable

  • Knowledge of MAXISMS and IT systems relevant to the role

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

Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

OPD/MIU Admin Team Leader

Chere Richings

Chere.richings@somersetft.nhs.uk

01278436781

Date posted

23 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-ZO5753533

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

TA6 4GU


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