About this role
Job summary
*Distribute incoming mail to relevant member of the team within the department
*To deal with internal/external enquiries on a daily basis
*To provide a professional reception service to all staff and visitors to the department
*Ensure information is accurately dealt with on a daily basis referring to performance manager, team leader or management where necessary
*To be responsible for filing documents within the office
*To be responsible for using the T-DOC system to locate equipment
*To organise and check loan instrumentation for surgery
Main duties of the job
*Distribute incoming mail to relevant member of the team within the department
*To deal with internal/external enquiries on a daily basis
*To provide a professional reception service to all staff and visitors to the department
*Ensure information is accurately dealt with on a daily basis referring to performance manager, team leader or management where necessary
*To be responsible for filing documents within the office
*To be responsible for using the T-DOC system to locate equipment
*To organise and check loan instrumentation for surgery
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 lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Hours are Monday - Friday 10:00 - 15:00
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of Education including GCSE's A*- C
Experience Essential
Working within a team environment
Desirable
Experience of working within an administration role Experience of working within a sterile services facility using a track and trace system
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability work outside contractual hours where required
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)