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We have a permanent position for a Administrative Assistant within the Maxillofacial/Orthodontic Department at Musgrove Park.

This post is a great introduction to working in administration in the NHS. Training on our patient administration systems will be provided and there may also be the opportunity for an on-line short medical terminology course.

You will be working alongside a small group medical secretaries who will be there to support you throughout your training, although once trained, we would expect you to plan your day according to your workload.

We welcome applicants with excellent IT skills including a basic knowledge of Excel.

• Dealing with incoming/outgoing post
• Updating and monitoring various departmental spreadsheets
• Occasionally receiving phone calls and taking messages on behalf of secretarial team
• Scanning and uploading patient-related documents to electronic patient record
• Requesting and tracking of medical notes
• Basic audiotyping (if required)
• Other admin duties as required

As an organisation, The NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, 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 experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!

Please see detailed job description for an overview of the main responsibilities of this exciting post.