Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Haematology Medical Secretary/PA

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an organised and proactive Medical Secretary to join our Haematology team at The Beacon Centre. This role is key to ensuring smooth patient pathways and supporting our clinical team in delivering excellent care.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Secretary, you will:

  • Provide a comprehensive PA/secretarial service to the Haematology team.
  • Supervise and lead the administrative team, ensuring high standards and efficient workflows.
  • Act as the main point of contact for the specialty, handling queries from clinicians, GPs, patients, and internal teams.
  • Organise outpatient clinics, consultant diaries, meetings, and departmental rotas.
  • Support audits, research, and data reporting as required.

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team environment within a busy and rewarding specialty. You'll play a vital role in patient care by ensuring efficient administration and supporting clinical colleagues.

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

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Maternity cover for 9 months

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3657

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role including full duties and the full persons specification please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role including full duties and the full persons specification please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbal

Desirable

  • Relevant qualification equivalent to Business Administration NVQ 3

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Previous experience in a secretarial administrative role
  • Experience of using IT systems e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Excellent keyboarding skills and previous audio typing experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience of using IT systems relating to NHS
  • Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbal

Desirable

  • Relevant qualification equivalent to Business Administration NVQ 3

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Previous experience in a secretarial administrative role
  • Experience of using IT systems e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Excellent keyboarding skills and previous audio typing experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in the NHS
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Experience of using IT systems relating to NHS
  • Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills

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

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Hannah Cottey

Hannah.Cottey@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Maternity cover for 9 months

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3657

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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