Job summary

We're looking for a Clinical Lead to join the mental health team at HMP Haverigg working with sex offenders in a CAT D establishment.

This is a rewarding post, where you will get to practice a full range of psychiatric skills and interventions.

The role of the clinical lead will be varied which will include assessments and intervention.

You will make on going assessment of needs reflecting individual circumstances, including risk assessment, providing relevant interventions and coordinating discharge planning.

You will be committed to a person-centered approach and will have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly. We offer a comprehensive induction and a vast array of personal, professional and academic training opportunities enabling you to expand your skill set and evidence-based practice.

We are looking for a skilled nurse/mental health practitioner who will thrive working in a busy environment and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team, alongside partner providers from a variety of internal and external services.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

You will have experience providing compassionate mental health care and have an understanding of the criminal justice system. You will make on going assessment of need reflecting individual circumstances and provide relevant interventions and input to discharge planning. You will be required to have strong coordination and planning skills, with the ability to make decisions based on comprehensive health and risk assessments.

You should be innovative, flexible and able to engage with patients with complex needs. You will be committed to a person-centred approach and have the ability to prioritise.

About us

Tees, Esk, and Wear Valley NHS trust are the providers of mental health services in HMP Haverigg. Working alongside partners Rethink, and Outspoken, to deliver trauma informed, compassion focussed services. We have a strong emphasis, on service user involvement, and co-production. We offer regular, quality, clinical, and managerial supervision, and career progression.

HMP Haverigg have received excellent CQC , and Prison quality net work reviews in the last 12 months.

Job summary

Are you a mental health nurse, LD nurse, social worker or occupational therapist with experience in mental health? Have you considered working in prison mental health services?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the new mental health team at HMP Millsike, a brand-new all-electric Category C men's prison in Full Sutton near York. Prison settings are challenging but highly rewarding, offering the chance to develop strong clinical skills in a fast-moving environment.

This role is ideal for registered professionals with mental health experience who want to broaden their psychiatric skills while delivering urgent and planned community-based care to the prison population. HMP Millsike will house up to 1,500 people, supporting them to gain skills for employment on release as part of the government's strategy to reduce reoffending. TEWV has been awarded the contract to deliver mental health services from April 2025.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, LD Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist working within a multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with senior clinical staff to deliver a comprehensive mental health service and manage the challenges of a prison environment.

You will provide clinical assessment and intervention for people with complex needs, supporting a whole-prison approach. This includes completing comprehensive assessments, communicating treatment options, initiating care plans and delivering evidence-based interventions alongside the wider team.

A person-centred approach, strong prioritisation skills and flexibility are essential. We are seeking skilled professionals who can thrive in a busy setting, working within a well-resourced multidisciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external providers.

Alongside the competency framework, we offer a full induction and workforce development plan, with extensive personal, professional and academic training opportunities to support your growth and evidence-based practice.

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must pass Police Vetting before employment. This includes checks on criminal history (spent and unspent), financial standing and social media. Vetting may also extend to family members and associates. Applicants must have lived in the UK for at least three years at the time of application.

About us

Our Journey to Change sets out why we do what we do, the kind of organisation we want to be and the three big goals we're committing to.

Our values

We are committed to three big goals:

To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers and families.

To co-create a great experience for our colleagues

To be a great partner

Interested in clinical development?

We offer opportunities to develop into a specialist role of your interest which in turn benefits the service. Examples include psychological therapies such as EMDR and DBT, non medical prescribing, leadership opportunities and Professional Nursing Advocacy.

How will we support you?

o Bespoke induction

o Competency framework

o Regional career development opportunities

o Support from the wider team

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity? We have a Leg Ulcer Nurse position available within the team, based at 7 different locations across West and East Somerset, which includes Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea, Taunton, Wellington, Minehead, Shepton Mallett and Wells. You will be expected to cover all 7 clinic locations.

Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Somerset, from the Quantock Hills to Exmoor. These positions are dayshifts only and are 8.30am-4.30pm. There are no late, weekend or night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit each clinic location. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified nurse looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of nurses and support staff. We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, where we can offer you preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role.

If you are a qualified nurse, currently looking for a new exciting and rewarding challenge within the community, please look no further and apply today!

Main duties of the job

As a community Leg Ulcer nurse, you'll be giving a high standard of care to patients dealing with venous, arterial and mixed aetiology leg ulcers.

You'll develop a broad range of nursing skills, including doppler assessments, compression therapy, applying compression garments, giving a comprehensive holistic assessment and managing Well Leg Clinics.

We are an integrated team with the Vascular Department at Musgrove Park Hospital, working closely with them to ensure our patients get a high standard of care.

You'll need to make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans, with the support of your colleagues and Team Leaders.

You will be expected to work independently in each clinic location, with the occasional help from an experienced HCA.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity to join our Sterile Service team on a full time basis. We are offering 37.5 hours a week. Working hours are typically 06:00 - 14:00.

Please note-Some cover will be required when a member of our team is on leave between 14:00 - 22:00.

To be responsible for providing an efficient distribution service of re-usable medical devices for use in direct patient care within Somerset NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

*To ensure any deliveries are scanned out (dispatched) by using T-Doc traceability system.

*To use electric tug, master mover or manually move trollies for delivery or collection of equipment from Theatres/Wards or Departments.

*To collect and deliver goods in inclement weather whilst either using electric tug, master mover or manual trollies.

*To work with minimum supervision whilst in the Department but to use initiative whilst around the Hospital, refer to team leader for guidance.

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 summary

This is an exciting role within the Day surgery Admin and Clerical Team, 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 provide a friendly, effective reception, advice and information service to patients, colleagues, and visitors to the Theatre departments. Supporting and assisting the other receptionists and nursing staff in the day-to-day management of the ward and contribute to the care environment and carry out general administrative duties. Maintaining electronic patient records, including the use of MAXIMS, EPRO Galaxy and TrakCare.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5903

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

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

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy and spoken English.

Desirable

• Five GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent one of which must be English language
• NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative duties

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Good standard of literacy and numeracy and spoken English. Desirable Five GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent one of which must be English language NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. Experience Essential Experience of administrative duties Desirable Experience of working with the general public Experience of working in a health care setting Additional Criteria Essential Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty

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

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To train in the full duties of a decontamination technician in this specialist area responsible for all flexible endoscopes, in accordance with the Trust and National decontamination policies. To work flexibly at MPH and Bridgwater Community Hospital. The role involves exposure to blood and body fluids.

Main duties of the job

* Meet the demands of the department's workload whilst consistently achieving high

quality standards which will be measured by in-process checks and nonconformance reports.

* To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of

the reusable medical devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

* To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance

with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedule, Quality Standards and

Guidance.

* To undertake duties as required, consistent with the responsibility of the grade and

needs of the service.

* To refer appropriate issues and raise uncertainties with senior staff.

* To attend all statutory and mandatory training and Induction as defined by the

organisation and service needs and other courses considered appropriate.

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 summary

Are you a qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?We are seeking compassionate people to join our Bowel Cancer Screening Team. The Specialist Screening Practitioner (SSP) acts as the patients advocate through their journey in the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The role is to provide guidance and support throughout the participants bowel screening pathway.This opportunity is for Nurses to work at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

We value our nurses highly, so development and training within this role will be offered. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis and that you are able to travel independently to Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospital. We have full time hours available.You will require good communication skills, a team work approach as well as working autonomously and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

Main duties of the job

The Screening Practitioner delivers pre-assessment clinics, cares for the patient whilst undergoing Endoscopic or radiological procedures, reviews histological outcomes and delivers pathological results to patients using defined pathways. The successful candidate will also be required to complete the mandatory structured Induction Programme and the Liverpool John Moore University/Plymouth University (Torbay) SSP Degree/Masters module which is compulsory to the role.

The Screening Practitioner will deliver a variety of clinics. These include a FIT clinic, where the post holder discusses potential reasons for an abnormal result and pre-assesses the patients suitability for colonoscopy and bowel preparations; A results clinic, where the screening practitioner will be informing of histological results and breaking bad news to patients following their colonoscopy, discussing the findings, and explaining what happens next on their pathway; Surveillance clinics and Lynch Syndrome surveillance clinics, where the screening practitioner reassesses patients who are following the surveillance pathway and assess and arrange a colonoscopy.

The Screening Practitioner attends endoscopic procedures for live data collection and to maintain standards. The Screening Practitioner is responsible for all histology sent from colonoscopy and accurate documentation of Optical Diagnosis.

The post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital with regular travel to Yeovil District Hospital to cover SSP clinics and endoscopy lists.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5887

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please read the Person Specifications for essential qualifications.

Desirable

• Please read the Person Specifications for desirable qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Please read the Person Specifications for essential experience.

Desirable

• Please read the Person Specifications for desirable experience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please read the Person Specifications.

Desirable

• Please read the Person Specifications.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please read the Person Specifications for essential qualifications. Desirable Please read the Person Specifications for desirable qualifications. Experience Essential Please read the Person Specifications for essential experience. Desirable Please read the Person Specifications for desirable experience. Additional Criteria Essential Please read the Person Specifications. Desirable Please read the Person Specifications.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Outpatient Clinic Administrator is responsible for providing high-quality administrative and reception support to outpatient services within the Surgical Care Directorate. Working as part of the Outpatient Administration Team, the post holder supports the efficient running of clinics by welcoming patients, managing appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, processing clinic documentation and responding to enquiries from patients, clinicians and colleagues.

The role requires a professional, organised and patient-focused approach to ensure a positive patient experience and the smooth delivery of outpatient services. The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams, adhere to Trust policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate flexibility in meeting the operational needs of the department by providing reception cover across different outpatient areas as required, ensuring continuity of service and maintaining a high standard of patient care. They will also provide support to colleagues, assist with the training of new staff, and demonstrate flexibility in meeting the operational needs of the department. This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week and flexibility may be required to support service demands across the outpatient department.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a professional reception and administrative service for outpatient clinics.
• Book and manage outpatient appointments in accordance with specialty guidelines.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support data quality processes.
• Prepare clinics and process clinical correspondence and documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to patient queries and concerns.
• Support clinical teams by ensuring required information and documentation are available.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service and cover during periods of absence.
• Adhere to Trust values, policies, information governance requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.

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 summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work as part of a friendly team responsible for the co-ordination, organisation and management of an elective waiting list. You will be required to help maximise capacity and ensure excellent patient care within an exceptionally busy and highly pressurised work environment.

You will need to be meticulously organised, motivated and have the ability to approach daily work in an ever changing and sometimes challenging yet exciting environment

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate patients into the appropriate theatre by:

• taking into consideration a suitable surgeon, anaesthetist and equipment is available plus ensuring 'special requests' are made
• informing patients of all essential booking information to enable the patient to attend prepared for their admission
• meeting the patients social needs and availability

Scheduling patients involves working with the wider team to balance adherence to national and local wait time standards, clinical priority, and service requirements

Ability to compile well balanced operating lists, taking into account equipment requirements, skills, experience and preferences of the particular operating surgeon, so that theatre utilisation is maximised. There may be a number of complexities to consider when compiling operating lists, so careful analysis of patient data is essential.

Analyse waiting list data in the Referral to Treatment database and Patient Target Lists so that local and national wait time targets are met.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Yeovil's Acute Medical Unit. The unit is a short-stay assessment ward for patients who need urgent medical careAs a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description. There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns and working as a band 2 with options to work towards band 3 depending on experience.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Emergency Department.

Full/Part-time hours are available with a variety of shift patterns.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

As well as this, if you are successful in this Band 2 role, you will be supported to complete your Band 3 competencies within the year (12 months), which would then enable you to move into a Band 3 position.

You may be considered for a Band 3 role if you meet the minimum criteria. Please enquire at interview if you feel that you do.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

In the Emergency Department, we also provide supplementary training to enable you to perform a variety of clinical skills which exceed the duties of the Trust HCA role.

Such skills include, performing ECGs, venepuncture (blood sampling), cannulation (getting IV access) and other specialist equipment such as bladder scanning and point-of-care testingThere will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year Progression to Band 3 when all competencies completed

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5914

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Please ensure that you read all sections of this advert as within our ED, we expect our HCAs to be trained and able to perform additional skills and duties beyond those outlined in the Job Description. Please ensure that your Supporting Statement mentions any of these skills if you have been qualified to perform them by an NHS Trust hospital.

Please note, the Job Description attached to this advert also contains the Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.Please ensure that you read all sections of this advert as within our ED, we expect our HCAs to be trained and able to perform additional skills and duties beyond those outlined in the Job Description. Please ensure that your Supporting Statement mentions any of these skills if you have been qualified to perform them by an NHS Trust hospital.Please note, the Job Description attached to this advert also contains the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a secondary education. (A-Levels or Level 3 Equivalent)

Desirable

• Care Certificate (Skills for Care)
• In-house training may be offered to be undertaken within an agreed timescale.
• Vocational Level 2 Healthcare qualification or be prepared to undertake within an agreed timescale.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
• Basic keyboard skills and a basic understanding of how to access emails and use digital systems effectively.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Work well in a busy environment.
• Be adaptable/flexible.
• Good time-keeping.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
• Flexible approach to work pattern.
• Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times.
• Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment.
• Show initiative but also be able to follow instruction as required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a secondary education. (A-Levels or Level 3 Equivalent) Desirable Care Certificate (Skills for Care) In-house training may be offered to be undertaken within an agreed timescale. Vocational Level 2 Healthcare qualification or be prepared to undertake within an agreed timescale. Experience Essential Previous experience in a healthcare environment. Basic keyboard skills and a basic understanding of how to access emails and use digital systems effectively. Additional Criteria Essential Work well in a busy environment. Be adaptable/flexible. Good time-keeping. Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Flexible approach to work pattern. Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times. Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment. Show initiative but also be able to follow instruction as required.

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to appoint 'Health Care Assistants' who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Endoscopy Department.

The unit is a specialist area providing direct nursing care and support for patients undergoing endoscopic investigations and treatment within Musgrove Park Hospital and Bridgwater Community Hospital. The expectation is for staff to work flexibly between these units to meet the needs of the service

As a Health Care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year 1.00 is fixed term 12 month maternity cover and 0.76 is permanent

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5813

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4GU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ / QCF 3 in Health or willing to undertake the training

Desirable

• Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9 or level 2 Functional Skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous work in an acute care environment

Additional Criteria

Essential

• as per JD document

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ / QCF 3 in Health or willing to undertake the training Desirable Maths and English at GCSE A-C/4-9 or level 2 Functional Skills Experience Essential Previous work in an acute care environment Additional Criteria Essential as per JD document

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated and caring individuals to join our busy Operating Theatre Departments as a Healthcare Assistant.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey, ensuring that high standards of care, dignity and compassion are maintained at all times.

This is a rewarding role within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will work alongside registered practitioners, surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre support staff across a range of surgical specialities.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are caring, compassionate and patient-focused.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload.
• Remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Have a willingness to learn and develop within perioperative services.

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing services.
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.

*Please note this post is currently advertised as a Band 2 posistion. A Band 3 role may be offered dependant on your previous experience*

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Support patients before and after their surgical procedures.
• Assist with patient transfers and positioning whilst maintaining patient safety and dignity.
• Prepare theatre and clinical areas, ensuring they are clean, stocked and ready for use.
• Assist in maintaining equipment and reporting any faults.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support infection prevention and control standards within the theatre environment.
• Assist the wider theatre team to ensure efficient patient flow and theatre utilisation.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and relatives where appropriate.

Experience of working in the theatre setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment in some departments to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5816

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of secondary education
• Vocational level 2 Healthcare or prepared to undertake within agree time scale

Desirable

• Care Certificate (Skills for Care) inhouse training

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience.
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances.
• Good standards of written communication skills, with the ability to use email and internet.
• Good verbal communication skills with an ability to provide and receive routine information.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a care environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to prioritise and organise workload
• Able to work under instruction and as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure
• Works well in a busy environment
• Willingness to work flexibly to cover a variety of shift patterns.
• Adaptable/ flexible
• Good time keeping

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of secondary education Vocational level 2 Healthcare or prepared to undertake within agree time scale Desirable Care Certificate (Skills for Care) inhouse training Experience Essential Able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience. Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances. Good standards of written communication skills, with the ability to use email and internet. Good verbal communication skills with an ability to provide and receive routine information. Desirable Previous experience in a care environment. Additional Criteria Essential Able to prioritise and organise workload Able to work under instruction and as part of a team Able to work under pressure Works well in a busy environment Willingness to work flexibly to cover a variety of shift patterns. Adaptable/ flexible Good time keeping

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We're looking for a highly organised, resilient and professional Receptionist to join our busy Emergency Department team at Yeovil District Hospital.

As the first point of contact for patients, relatives and visitors, you'll play a vital role in ensuring people receive a welcoming and efficient service during what can often be a stressful time.

What we're looking for:

Exceptional organisational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and customer service skills

Confidence working under pressure and adapting to changing demands

Compassion and professionalism when dealing with difficult, upsetting or emotionally challenging situations

The role will involve:

* Greeting and booking in patients

* Managing telephone enquiries and administrative tasks

* Maintaining accurate patient records

* Supporting the Emergency Department team to deliver outstanding patient care

* Working calmly and efficiently during busy periods

If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and remains compassionate and composed when faced with challenging situations, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help make a difference when people need it most.

*This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term contract*

Main duties of the job

Deal with day-to-day correspondence, initiating appropriate responses to provide patients, staff and other parties with required information in a friendly and professional manner.

Receive telephone calls, accepting messages on behalf of members of the specialty team, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Liaise with appropriate personnel in the team to gather and co-ordinate patient information so this is accessible in a timely manner.

Process referrals

Participate in team and Trust meetings as requested.

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 summary

The post holder will work as an advanced-level healthcare science practitioner within the field of Echocardiography, independently and accurately performing and interpreting complex cardiac ultrasound scans, for elective, urgent, and emergency patients ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

The post holder will lead on service improvement, contribute to research and development, and provide specialist training and supervision to junior colleagues. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, clinical expertise, and decision-making responsibilities to ensure the highest standards of patient care

Main duties of the job

Independently perform and report echocardiograms to BSE standard

Plan and prioritise workload to support the effective delivery of echocardiographic services

Actively participate in service improvement and development projects

Provide advice training and support for trainees and junior members of the team

Help deliver and maintain services on a day to day basis supporting or in the absence of the clinical lead

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 summary

To provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Endoscopy Service, ensuring the efficient coordination of pre-assessment telephone clinic appointments and the timely processing of patient referrals. The post holder will manage referrals received through the NHS e-Referral Service (eRS), Direct to Test pathways, surveillance programmes, and rescope requests, ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance of patient records on hospital information systems and spreadsheets. The role also involves handling telephone enquiries professionally, supporting the wider Endoscopy team with general administrative duties, and contributing to the smooth and effective delivery of patient services.

Main duties of the job

Telephone patients to arrange pre-assessment clinic appointments before procedures.Handle telephone enquiries from patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.Ensure surveillance patients receive health questionnaires at least three months before their planned procedure.Add rescope and follow-up requests to the Endoscopy waiting listsProcess endoscopy referrals through NHS e-Referral Service (eRS)

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year Pro Rata x 2 positions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5532

Job locations

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

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

• Good standard of education, up to GCSE or O level standard in literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Business and Administration NVQ Level 2 or similar
• Computer/Word processing qualification or ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with the public in a customer care situation
• Previous office experience

Desirable

• Previous Health Sector experience or similar

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Ability to juggle tasks and work with constant interruptions
• Presentable and confident
• Flexible/adaptable approach to working
• Attention to detail

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education, up to GCSE or O level standard in literacy and numeracy Desirable Business and Administration NVQ Level 2 or similar Computer/Word processing qualification or ECDL Experience Essential Previous experience of working with the public in a customer care situation Previous office experience Desirable Previous Health Sector experience or similar Additional Criteria Essential Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Ability to juggle tasks and work with constant interruptions Presentable and confident Flexible/adaptable approach to working Attention to detail

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

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working as part of the Somerset Faster Diagnosis team, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring the timely and effective management of patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway and those accessing services through the team's self referral pathway's. The role will support patients throughout their diagnostic journey and helping to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

The role will contribute ensuring patients receive a diagnosis or have cancer excluded within the 28 day faster Diagnosis standard.

You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits and chats are always welcome. Contact us today to discuss the position in more details or organise for you to come and visit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake initial patient assessment and triage in line with agreed protocols and standard operating procedures and escalating concerns & complex cases to senior members of the team as appropriate. This may include telephone consultations, reviewing referrals, arranging investigations within agreed pathways, and ensuring timely progression through the diagnostic process. The post holder will provide information and support to patients and carers, acting as a key point of contact during the diagnostic pathway. They will work closely with primary and secondary care services, cancer teams, admirative staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure pathways are coordinated and patients receive a high quality experience.

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 summary

Electrician (Electrical Craftsperson) + £3276.96 RRP gross per annum

A Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk & Norfolk sites being based in Norwich

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing our experiences and learning from each other.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique varied environment.

Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role include but are not limited to:

• Providing a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned, routine and reactive maintenance
• The repair and maintenance a wide rangeof electrical services and equipment on site
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fullycompliant
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health & Safety and other relevant legislation
• You will be required to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis

About us

Benefits included with this role are:-

• a Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £3,276.96 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days per annum on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS pension - you are automatically enrolled, so no complicated paperwork and the NHS contributes 14% of your salary to your pension (the pension is optional, you are able to opt out if you wish
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• multiple work patterns available
• a comprehensive training programme
• opportunities for career development
• a Trust vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
• tools and equipment
• Department uniform.
• support your health and wellbeing at work, including a complete occupational health and a free Physiotherapy service
• FREE confidential counselling support
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work scheme
• FREE on site parking
• we will pay for your initial DBS check (excluding the annual update service charge of £13)
• Health Service discounts and many more