Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Biologics Coordinator

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Biologics Coordinator to join our dynamic Rheumatology team. This is a cross-county position that plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across two key hospital sites.

As the Biologics Coordinator, you will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital but will also need to travel to Yeovil District Hospital on a weekly basis. You will support the coordination and monitoring of biologic therapies for patients with rheumatological conditions, ensuring safe, timely, and effective treatment in line with clinical guidelines and best practice.

If you think that you are the right person for the job, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Act as a key point of contact for patients receiving biologic therapy.

  • Coordinate biologic prescribing, monitoring, and follow-up appointments.

  • Collaborate closely with clinicians, pharmacists, and administrative staff.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant protocols and safety standards.

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

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2757

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general educationMust be able to communicate in English language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postRSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalentAMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (include medical terminology) or alternative experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalentILM 3 Leadership and Management, or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial experience (minimum 3 years)Evidence of supervisory & mentoring skillsAudio typing/work processingMedical audio typingWorking within human resource policies

Desirable

  • Extensive administrator experience at senior level
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general educationMust be able to communicate in English language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postRSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalentAMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (include medical terminology) or alternative experience

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalentILM 3 Leadership and Management, or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous secretarial experience (minimum 3 years)Evidence of supervisory & mentoring skillsAudio typing/work processingMedical audio typingWorking within human resource policies

Desirable

  • Extensive administrator experience at senior level

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

Isabelle Bartle

Isabelle.Bartle@somersetft.nhs.uk

07825947652

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2757

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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