Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Administrator

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Job summary

This is an exciting role front of house, working closely with clinical colleagues to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.The role requires someone who has a great level of attention to detail and good organisational skills for managing in a busy environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential for dealing with colleagues, patients and families.The needs of the service user will be the utmost priority. The principle of high quality customer care is at the heart of this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to admit/discharge and transfer patients, answer telephone enquiries, create appointments and arrange transport for patients.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the reception area is tidy & well organised and that office supplies and stationary are ordered and kept stocked up.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2158

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description for further information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or NVQ Level 2 willing to undertake Vocational Level 3 within agreed time scale
  • RSA3 Word processing / typing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Vocational Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience
  • Experience of developing and maintaining databases

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Flexible with working hours
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or NVQ Level 2 willing to undertake Vocational Level 3 within agreed time scale
  • RSA3 Word processing / typing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Vocational Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administrative experience
  • Experience of developing and maintaining databases

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Flexible with working hours

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

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Anna Hale

anna.hale@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

01373454783

Details

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2158

Job locations

Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


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