Job summary An opportunity has arisen to join the Bariatric Team at Musgrove Park Hospital. We are looking for a looking for an enthusiastic person to take on the role of Bariatric and Weight Management Pathway Coordinator. This is an integral position developed to facilitate equality of access for all patients across the South-West, ensuring robust administration processes from entry into weight management service through to bariatric surgery. The role includes but is not limited to creating and maintaining systems, databases and documents, dealing with enquiries from managers, staff and service users and running multiple MDT meetings. Main duties of the job Be a main point of contact for the specialty, having full knowledge of specialty processes, or know where to resource help or to find answers To develop, support and facilitate MDT meetings Tracking patients through the entire pathway from referral to weight management through to bariatric surgery if appropriate Provide effective communication between Clinicians, General Practitioners, multidisciplinary teams, patients, managers and all necessary internal and external contacts to achieve an excellent and smooth patient pathway. Enquires contact can be via telephone, correspondence, email or face-to-face requiring a sensitive and patient manner. The post holder will require a high level of competence and confidence with a strict requirement of confidentiality Assist clinical staff with audit, research, etc, providing information from databases or medical records 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 15 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-OR-1679 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA 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 Educated to GCSE level or equivalentMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postRSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalent Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience (minimum 3 years)Experience of working in a team/multidisciplinary environmentExperience of working in an administrative/coordination roleExperience of organising and coordinating meetings.Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising tasksAudio typing/word processingGood typing speed with excellent accuracyMinute taking and transcribing Desirable Experience of audit and data collectionPrevious NHS experience Additional Criteria Essential Demonstrate knowledge of office procedures and use of equipment, e.g. photocopier, printersKnowledge of Hospital systemsKnowledge of virtual meeting platformsAwareness of Date Protection issuesEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsWritten and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritise.Ability to work to deadlines.Flexibility and ability to cover a variety of duties within the Admin TeamDemonstrate the use of initiative. Desirable Knowledge of medical terminologyUnderstanding of waiting times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalentMust be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate to the postRSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalent Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Previous secretarial experience (minimum 3 years)Experience of working in a team/multidisciplinary environmentExperience of working in an administrative/coordination roleExperience of organising and coordinating meetings.Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising tasksAudio typing/word processingGood typing speed with excellent accuracyMinute taking and transcribing Desirable Experience of audit and data collectionPrevious NHS experience Additional Criteria Essential Demonstrate knowledge of office procedures and use of equipment, e.g. photocopier, printersKnowledge of Hospital systemsKnowledge of virtual meeting platformsAwareness of Date Protection issuesEvidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsGood interpersonal and communication skillsWritten and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritise.Ability to work to deadlines.Flexibility and ability to cover a variety of duties within the Admin TeamDemonstrate the use of initiative. Desirable Knowledge of medical terminologyUnderstanding of waiting times 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)