Job summary Join us as a Senior Administrator with the Bridgwater and North Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Service. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Administrator to join our service on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role with our team, supporting the admin function and the vital work we undertake in the Neighbourhood. In this role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to our stakeholders, overseeing the day to day running of our busy admin hub. Your strong organisational and people skills, coupled with an eye for details and willingness to explore new opportunities, will be crucial in ensuring the smooth delivery of our service. This role is based at Bridgwater Community Hospital/Peter Holmes Annex, Burnham War Memorial Hospital, although the expectation will be for regular travel within the Bridgwater and North Sedgemoor Neighbourhood area, e.g Bridgwater Community Hopsital, Peter Holmes Annex at Burnham War Memorial Hospital, Glanville House & The Mulberry Centre. Our admin hub operates 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week and the post holder should be aware the post may require working to support the Trust's direction towards a 7 day service across the county. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities will be effective management of your workload and prioritisation of tasks. You will undertake the day to day running of the Admin Hub - preparing rotas, allocating and checking work, implementing new processes and providing support and supervision to develop the team. We are a fast-paced team that deal with a wide variety of tasks, meaning no 2 days will be the same. About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic 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 to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 16 January 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-BL-1454 Job locations Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU War Memorial Hospital Love Lane Burnham On Sea Somerset TA8 1ED Mulberry Centre Brent Road Berrow Somerset TA8 2JU Glanville House Church Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 5AT 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 Diploma level / NVQ 3 in Administration & Business Studies or equivalent experience RSA Stage III Typewriting/Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Desirable AMSPAR Diploma Experience Essential At least 2 years experience of working at a senior administration level. Experience of dealing with sensitive issues. Experience of dealing with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g., Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of setting up and maintaining office systems. Desirable Previous experience of working in a similar role. Previous experience of working in the NHS. Supervisory experience. Involvement with rotas and supporting staffing issues. Additional Criteria Essential Experience and advanced use of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint). Knowledge of clinical terminology. Able to produce accurate and concise work. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Able to manage own workload with minimum supervision. Evidence of a good standard of literacy / English language skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to liaise with colleagues / stakeholders in a confidential and appropriate manner. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to prioritise own workload and keep to deadlines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma level / NVQ 3 in Administration & Business Studies or equivalent experience RSA Stage III Typewriting/Word Processing or equivalent European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Desirable AMSPAR Diploma Experience Essential At least 2 years experience of working at a senior administration level. Experience of dealing with sensitive issues. Experience of dealing with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages e.g., Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of setting up and maintaining office systems. Desirable Previous experience of working in a similar role. Previous experience of working in the NHS. Supervisory experience. Involvement with rotas and supporting staffing issues. Additional Criteria Essential Experience and advanced use of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint). Knowledge of clinical terminology. Able to produce accurate and concise work. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative. Able to manage own workload with minimum supervision. Evidence of a good standard of literacy / English language skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to liaise with colleagues / stakeholders in a confidential and appropriate manner. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to prioritise own workload and keep to deadlines. 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 Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)