Band 5 Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Personal Assistant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Typing
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Assistant Psychologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Parent Infant Practitioner
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Band 5 Radiographer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Senior Employee Relations Advisor
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
13d
Outpatient Appointment Administrator
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,272 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Distribution Team Colleague
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,272 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Forensic Custody Healthcare Professional
Mitie —Bridgwater
- £41,000 a year
- Overtime
SACT Nurse Band 5/6
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Patient care
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
10d
Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- Care plans
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Staff Nurse - A & E
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Weekend availability
- Acute care experience
- Communication skills
- Nursing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Chaplain
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Teaching Assistant
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust —Cannington
- £19,820.66 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Classroom experience
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Maxillofacial (H&N) Dressing Nurse
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
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Young Somerset —Bridgwater
- £28,444 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- First Aid Certification
Solutions Developer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
5d
Category Specialist
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £44,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Team Manager - Specialist Public Health Nurse
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
- Nursing
- Annual leave
5d
Adult Specialist Dietitian
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Test and Requirements Specialist
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £44,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme

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Personal Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,073 - £39,043 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
NVQ
Typing
Audio typing
Leadership
A Level

Full job description

The closing date is 27th Jul 2026
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Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive and efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Service Group Director and Senior Service Group Leadership Team within Mental Health & Learning Disabilities.

This is a pivotal role, acting as a key representative for the Service Group and ensuring the smooth organisation of meetings, correspondence, diaries, and documentation. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries, handling requests with professionalism, discretion and initiative.

The post holder will make informed decisions within their area of responsibility, ensuring that agreed standards and targets are consistently met in line with Trust, departmental and national policies and procedures. You will also act as a source of advice and guidance to senior leaders, maintaining high standards of confidentiality when managing complex and sensitive information.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to wider service group responsibilities, including project work and full coordination of formal committees and senior-level meetings.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

Provide comprehensive PA and secretarial support to the Service Group Director and Senior Leadership Team
Manage complex diaries, prioritising and coordinating appointments using sound judgement
Organise, coordinate and support formal meetings, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking
Act as the first point of contact for the Service Group, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently
Maintain effective communication with senior leaders, internal teams and external stakeholders
Prepare, format and quality check reports and documentation for senior review
Ensure all confidential and sensitive information is handled with discretion and in line with policies
Support the coordination and delivery of projects and service group initiatives
Maintain effective administrative systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and audit compliance
Work collaboratively with other PAs and administrative staff to ensure seamless service delivery
Provide advice, guidance and support to staff across the service in relation to administrative processes

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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.

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Job description

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

Educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent experience
Diploma level/NVQ 4 in Business and Administration
GCSE A Levels or equivalent
RSA/OCR III or equivalent typing/word processing

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Desirable

Additional professional qualifications relevant to the post

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Experience
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Essential

Experience in taking minutes
Experience in Audio Typing
Experience in managing small projects
Experience of setting up and maintaining office systems

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Desirable

Proven previous experience working as a PA to a Director/Senior Manager
Experience of managing staff
Experience in shorthand

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Additional Criteria
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Essential

Access to transport to travel in connection with the post to attend meetings, work from different bases, or training events across the county

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Desirable

Driving Licence

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For help with your application, contact:
Mark Arruda-Bunker

[email protected]

07353897583

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 5

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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-GR-5082

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Job locations

Wellsprings Hospital
Cheddon Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7AU

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Personal Assistant

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Parent Infant Practitioner

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Outpatient Appointment Administrator

Distribution Team Colleague

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Staff Nurse - A & E

Chaplain

Teaching Assistant

Maxillofacial (H&N) Dressing Nurse

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Category Specialist

Team Manager - Specialist Public Health Nurse

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Test and Requirements Specialist

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