Endoscopy Booking officer

Job summary

The role will be required to provide efficient and effective administrative duties to book patients for endoscopy procedures at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH) and Bridgewater community hospital (BCH).

The team member will support the Lead waiting list co-ordinator and management team to make decisions which will lead to good practice.

The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of administrative as the services develop

Main duties of the job

Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner.

Receive and call patients to book and move endoscopy procedures.

Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner.

Process 2WW, urgent, routine and surveillance referrals and arrange appropriate appointments.

Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.

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.