Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Receptionist / Booking Administrator MSK Physiotherapy(Copy)

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful admin team based within Physiotherapy Outpatients at Dene Barton Community Hospital, Cotford St Luke.The admin team supports the MSK Physiotherapy Taunton & West Hub which covers Taunton, Minehead, Williton and Wellington.

The ideal candidate will have a great 'can do' approach to their work, as well as a welcoming and friendly personality. Previous experience of working in a reception / booking role would be beneficial. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential in supporting the team and ensuring our patients receive the best experience while attending or making contact with our department via telephone or email.

We would welcome candidates to visit us to discuss the role and look around the department prior to applying for the post - please see contact details.

Main duties of the job

*Cover main hospital reception, welcome and check in patients for physiotherapy or redirect patients for other areas of the hospital.

*Welcome visitors / trades and direct them to appropriate departments.

*The post holder will be an ambassador for the service being the first point of contact via telephone and / or face to face.

*Receive referrals for patients who require outpatient treatment.

*Following protocols process referrals using available EPR: Rio, Maxims

*Via telephone and email arrange appointments for patients.

*Administer incoming emails.

*Receive telephone calls to the office from patients.

*Maximise clinic slots and ensure all available slots are filled.

*Block clinics for clinicians meetings / training sessions / supervision.

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

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2892

Job locations

Dene Barton Hospital

Dene Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 1DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education at GCSE level.

Desirable

  • Maxims / Rio trained.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administration / reception / booking experience.
  • Working in direct contact with people.
  • Excellent computer skills.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Physically able to take part in hydro evacuation should the need arise.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Clarity of communication when making appointments for patients.
  • Ability to learn new skills and systems.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education at GCSE level.

Desirable

  • Maxims / Rio trained.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous administration / reception / booking experience.
  • Working in direct contact with people.
  • Excellent computer skills.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Physically able to take part in hydro evacuation should the need arise.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Clarity of communication when making appointments for patients.
  • Ability to learn new skills and 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

Dene Barton Hospital

Dene Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 1DD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dene Barton Hospital

Dene Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 1DD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hub Admin Lead

Anita Snowden

Anita.Snowden@SomersetFT.nhs.uk

01823344965

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 to £24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2892

Job locations

Dene Barton Hospital

Dene Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA4 1DD


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