Job summary
To work as part of the administration team providing comprehensive administration/reception services and ensuring the smooth running of the reception area.
To work flexibly and provide administration support and assistance to other departments including the ward as and when required, and across local cluster hospitals in urgent situations at the direction of the Matron, Senior Sister, and Team Leader.
This is a development post into a band 3 Hospital Administrator role. There will be a training schedule in place to facilitate this with regular reviews.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the administration team providing comprehensive administration/reception services including phone duties, data input, scanning, manage and receive telephone calls and messages, always ensuring effective communication and courtesy, supporting the multi professional team members with administrative tasks and generally assisting in the coordination of the smooth running of the reception.
To have the ability to defuse challenging situations in a calm manner.
To report incidents to Senior Sister/ Admin Team Leader and assist in completion of incident forms, inputting onto computerised system and taking subsequent actions as required.
To ensure all faults of equipment are reported and dealt with in a timely effective manner using our in house fault reporting system.
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 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 to £24,169 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
184-OL-BL-2751
Job locations
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
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