Job summary
The role will be required to provide general clerical and administrative support to the Administration Lead and Integrated discharge team.
This will involve efficient and effective administrative/duties to Musgrove Park Hospital in supporting the discharge process.The post requires flexibility and the ability to provide a wide range of key skills and duties as the services develop.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide a consistently high level of customer service over the telephone whilst maintaining confidentiality, along with an efficient and complete administrative support service to the Administration Lead and Integrated Discharge Team.You will provide administration and clerical duties as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team who provide care to patients.You will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to either the discharge hub and to have liaison with the discharge lounge dependent for specific discharge team patient scenarios. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide expertise in the proactive management of the patient pathway receiving referrals to support discharge processes whilst being managed in a timely manner.The work is fast-paced and can be complex, but you will have the opportunity to support our patients and make sure they receive the best possible care. To do this you will need to be able to work in a calm, logical way and be able to multi-task as each day can be different and challenging.To work as part of the clerical team but also be able to occasionally work on own initiative when colleagues are absent.Use the hospital administration system (Whiteboards, Maxims, Optica, Power BI and RIO) for all patient related data, including case note tracking.To have an awareness of the Criteria to Reside policy and the impact of this with discharge planning and patient flow.
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
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year 22.5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-2621
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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