Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Secretary/Administrator

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Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for a Medical Secretary to join our Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry Team based at Musgrove Park Hospital.

We are a strong, proactive team who welcome innovation and adaptability within the service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who'll be able to pull on their excellent organisational skills to provide a complete medical secretarial service to the Maxillofacial Surgery Service and wider team.

As well as being part of the busy department, you'll be required to prioritise your own workload on a day-to-day basis. Excellent IT and communication skills along with a good typing speed are essential for this role.

We can offer you a friendly and supportive work environment where your work is valued. If this sounds like the role for you then apply now or give us a call to find out more.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

184-ZO5722490-A

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Road

TAUNTON

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Audio typing/word processing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Medical audio typing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of in house hospital systems
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Audio typing/word processing

Desirable

  • Previous NHS administration experience
  • Medical audio typing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of in house hospital systems

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

Parkfield Road

TAUNTON

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

Parkfield Road

TAUNTON

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Operational Manager

Tina Bryant

tina.bryant@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823343977

Details

Date posted

13 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

184-ZO5722490-A

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Parkfield Road

TAUNTON

TA1 5DA


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