Job summary This is an exciting role front of house, working closely with clinical colleagues to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.The role requires someone who has a great level of attention to detail and good organisational skills for managing in a busy environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential for dealing with colleagues, patients and families.The needs of the service user will be the utmost priority. The principle of high quality customer care is at the heart of this role. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to admit/discharge and transfer patients, answer telephone enquiries, create appointments and arrange transport for patients.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the reception area is tidy & well organised and that office supplies and stationary are ordered and kept stocked up. 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. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year 0.32 WTE Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-2228 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description for further information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description for further information, as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic IT skills Basic keyboard skills Able to use Work, Excel and email. Must be able to communicate in English language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post. Desirable Knowledge of existing hospital systems (Epro, Maxims). Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public in retail or public services. Willingness to use or learn to use a PC. Basic knowledge of NHS legislation to include COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Waste Management, Manual Handling, Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act. Previous recent experience of reception work. Desirable Previous NHS experience in an administrative role. Additional Criteria Essential Attention to detail to be able to file paperwork correctly. Able to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative within agreed policies and procedures Confident and able to relate to patients and staff in a calm professional manner. Physically able to carry out the duties of the post including bending, stretching, kneeling and walking for long periods. Present for duty in a professional manner, be punctual, be correctly dressed according to Trust policy. Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise Demonstrate empathy and understanding when dealing with issues related to staff. The ability to listen to others. Ability to organise own time. Able to multi task and change task at short notice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic IT skills Basic keyboard skills Able to use Work, Excel and email. Must be able to communicate in English language, both written and verbally appropriate to the post. Desirable Knowledge of existing hospital systems (Epro, Maxims). Experience Essential Experience of working with the general public in retail or public services. Willingness to use or learn to use a PC. Basic knowledge of NHS legislation to include COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Waste Management, Manual Handling, Confidentiality and the Data Protection Act. Previous recent experience of reception work. Desirable Previous NHS experience in an administrative role. Additional Criteria Essential Attention to detail to be able to file paperwork correctly. Able to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative within agreed policies and procedures Confident and able to relate to patients and staff in a calm professional manner. Physically able to carry out the duties of the post including bending, stretching, kneeling and walking for long periods. Present for duty in a professional manner, be punctual, be correctly dressed according to Trust policy. Good analytical and judgmental skills with ability to prioritise Demonstrate empathy and understanding when dealing with issues related to staff. The ability to listen to others. Ability to organise own time. Able to multi task and change task at short notice 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)