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Medical Secretary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Word processing
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Medical Support Secretary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust —Weston-super-Mare
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
2d
Medical Secretary - Respiratory
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- Word processing
- English
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
Medical Receptionist
Cannington Health Centre —Bridgwater
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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8h
Medical Secretary
Cygnet —Weston-super-Mare
- £23,288 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
7d
GP Receptionist/Administrator
Taunton Vale Healthcare —Taunton
- £12.71 - £13.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
- Data entry
Quick apply
13d
Medical Receptionist
Glastonbury Surgery —Glastonbury
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- GP surgery experience
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6h
Receptionist/Administrator
Cheddar Medical Centre —Cheddar
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
Quick apply
6d
Dental Receptionist
Exmoor Dental Centre —Minehead
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
Quick apply
Optical Receptionist/Optical Assistant
Robert Frith Optometrists —Castle Cary
- From £12.96 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Front desk
- IT
- Sick pay
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EPAC / GAU Receptionist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £25,272 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Front desk
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Medical Support Secretary
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust —Weston-super-Mare
Key tasks will include typing and transcription of clinical and correspondence letters, as well as sending out patient letters, monitoring e-mail in-boxes,…
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Support Medical Secretary
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As the successful candidate will be dealing with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals on the phone/via email, applicants must have excellent…
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Medical Secretary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Word processing
English
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Typing
Audio typing
Medical terminology
Communication skills

Full job description

The closing date is 9th Jun 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Medical Secretary to provide high-quality administrative support to our specialty teams. The role involves delivering a comprehensive medical administrative service, including supporting clinical teams, managing patient-related correspondence, and contributing to the smooth and efficient management of patient pathways.

Providing high quality administrative support to the Endocrinology and Diabetes service, ensuring timely and accurate communication for patients and clinicians. You will act as a key point of contact, handling correspondence, enquiries and documentation that supports safe and efficient patient care.

Working collaboratively with administrative colleagues and you may be required to support other specialties within the Directorate to ensure flexibility and continuity of service. You will uphold Trust values, maintain strict confidentiality, and contribute to a positive, patient-centred experience.

You will be expected to manage your workload effectively, demonstrating excellent organisational skills while ensuring a high standard of patient experience at all times.

Flexibility is essential, as the role may require working across a range of specialties within the Directorate to meet service needs.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Endocrinology and Diabetes team, ensuring clear, timely, and accurate patient communication:

Produce clinic letters and patient correspondence using Trust digital dictation systems, maintaining high standards of accuracy and prompt turnaround
Manage incoming post, emails, and telephone enquiries, responding appropriately and escalating to clinical staff where required
Support the smooth running of clinics by preparing documentation, results, and essential information for clinical teams
Ensure clinic outcomes and follow-up actions are processed promptly to maintain efficient patient pathways
Maintain accurate, organised, and up-to-date patient records in line with Trust policies and standards
Prioritise and manage your own workload effectively in a busy environment
Liaise with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to resolve routine administrative queries
Provide flexible administrative support across the Directorate as required, ensuring continuity of service
Contribute to high standards of patient care and uphold Trust values at all times

You will liaise with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, providing clear information and assisting with the resolution of day-to-day administrative queries. You will contribute to the smooth running of Endocrinology and Diabetes clinics by supporting workflow, monitoring actions, and helping to maintain efficient patient pathways.

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.

Job description

We also warmly welcome informal conversations about the position - please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to learn more.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of general education

RSA/OCR III WP/Typing or equivalent

AMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma (includes medical terminology) or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

ECDL or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Audio typing/word processing

Desirable

Recent proven NHS administration experience

Medical audio typing

Additional Criteria

Essential

Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite

Knowledge of medical terminology

Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills

Good communication skills on the telephone, via email, face to face and in written correspondence

Profession and responsible approach at all times

Ability to multi task

Ability to organise own time

Ability to manage Consultant diary

Accurate and timely presentation of information

Ability to take steps to ensure the patient has a smooth pathway

Advanced keyboard skills

Able to cope in a busy working environment

Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients

Flexible approach to work

Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times

Proven experience of successfully working in team environment

Show initiative but also able to follow instruction as required

Desirable

Working knowledge of in house hospital systems

Knowledge of patient notes / retrieval and related tasks/medical records procedure

Knowledge of Department and Divisional Structure

Minute taking and transcribing (or be willing to undertake training)

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Hayley Reyland

[email protected]

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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