Secretary-A&E

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit for a Personal Assistant who has a passion for high quality to work within a very busy Emergency Department. This is a part time role of 22.5 hours ideally worked over 3 or 4 days negotiable.

You'll provide comprehensive support to the Senior Nursing Team. We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative, work well with other people, be able to work on their own as well as being able to approach others for support. You would need to be able to cope under pressure as there are regularly very tight deadlines. The right candidate will have excellent IT and typing skills.If you think that you are the right person for the job, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Communicate colleagues, internal and external

Deal with day to day correspondence,

Receive telephone calls, reviewing , taking appropriate action where necessary. Prioritise own work efficiently and effectively, highlighting any issues to the appropriate senior.

Co-Ordinate dates, venues, paperwork for meetings e.g. investigations, peer reviews

Organisation of appraisals for the various staff in a timely manner.

Take notes at staff Disciplinary Meetings and assist the senior nursing team with typing of investigation reports

Assist with management of appointment, changes and termination forms

Support and ensure Interview packs are available for internal interviews. Plus deal with daily queries as they arise.

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.