D2A Senior Administrator

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  • Taunton, Somerset
  • £26,530-29,114 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We are seeking to recruit for a Secretary who has a passion for high quality customer care to work within the (enter department) Department. This is a full time role.You'll provide comprehensive secretarial support to the current admin team, consultants, associate specialists, and other allied health professionals. 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. 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 jobCommunicate with patients, colleagues, internal and externalDeal with day to day correspondence,Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessaryPrioritise own work efficiently and effectively, highlighting any issues to the Band 4Type all forms of clinical correspondence as dictated by medical staff, by use of audio or copy typing.About usAt 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.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number184-OL-BL-2752Job locationsCounty HallThe CrescentTauntonSomersetTA1 4DYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Diploma level/NVQ 4 in Business Administration or equivalentECDL or equivalent (or equivalent/working towards)RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typingMinimum of GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills
ExperienceEssential
  • Administration experience at a senior levelExperience of taking formal minutesExperience of setting up and maintaining office systems
Additional CriteriaEssential
  • Excellent organisational skillsExcellent communication and ability to work in a teamPrioritise and Multi-taskAble to work independently, be proactive and use initiativeSkills in supervising and supporting others
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Diploma level/NVQ 4 in Business Administration or equivalentECDL or equivalent (or equivalent/working towards)RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing including audio typingMinimum of GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills
ExperienceEssential
  • Administration experience at a senior levelExperience of taking formal minutesExperience of setting up and maintaining office systems
Additional CriteriaEssential
  • Excellent organisational skillsExcellent communication and ability to work in a teamPrioritise and Multi-taskAble to work independently, be proactive and use initiativeSkills in supervising and supporting others

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