Job summary

Join our Services Contracting Team

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to develop a career in procurement and contracting? We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our busy Services Contracting Team.

Working alongside experienced Contract Managers and procurement professionals, you will support a varied portfolio of high value projects, including significant work across our digital and IT services portfolio.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who can manage multiple priorities and work confidently with a range of stakeholders.

You will support project and contract activity, coordinate meetings and diaries, maintain documentation, track actions and deadlines, and assist the team with procurement and contracting activities.

You will be proactive, have excellent attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in administration, coordination, procurement, contract management or project support would be advantageous.

This is a predominantly homebased role, with attendance at County Hall in Taunton each Tuesday, additional attendance for team meetings as required, and occasional visits to other hospital sites. Hot desks are available at County Hall for those who prefer to work from an office more regularly.

If you are organised, motivated and keen to develop your career while supporting high value projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across a range of procurement and contracting projects.
• Support the management of a varied IT and digital services portfolio.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Manage team diaries and schedules, ensuring key deadlines and milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records and contract information.
• Track actions, risks and project progress, providing regular updates to the team.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations and procurement documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations.
• Assist with procurement exercises and contract management activities as required.

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 for a compassionate, motivated and skilled Band 6 Midwife to join our Maternity Services team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. In this rewarding role, you will provide high quality, personalised and evidence-based care to women, birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will support the delivery of safe and equitable maternity care across both hospital and community settings, whilst promoting informed choice, physiological birth where appropriate, and positive outcomes for women, babies and families.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists, neonatal colleagues, health visitors, safeguarding teams and other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring students and junior staff, service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of maternity services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide the full range of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women, birthing people and their babies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, ensuring care is safe, evidence-based and woman-centred.
• Promote physiological birth and support women and birthing people to make informed choices throughout their maternity journey.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to complications, clinical deterioration and obstetric emergencies, escalating concerns when required.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of maternal and neonatal care.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to student midwives, newly qualified staff and support workers.
• Act as an advocate for women and families, ensuring dignity, respect and safeguarding principles are embedded in practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust standards and professional requirements.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives and incident reporting activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of a 24-hour maternity service, including participation in the on-call rota.

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 keen to play a key role in supporting vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system? Are you an experienced support worker? Join our dedicated LADS (Liaison and Diversion Service) team as a Support, Time and Recovery (STR) Worker!

As part of NHS England's Liaison and Diversion programme, our team works collaboratively with the Avon and Wiltshire Partnership to assess and support vulnerable individuals in the Avon and Somerset police area. Together, we strive to make a difference in people's lives by ensuring those with mental health and other support needs receive timely referrals and care.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your organisational skills and positive energy will make a difference, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to supporting your growth and offer an environment where your contributions are valued every day.

This role is based at Bridgwater Police Custody and will also include rotational working within the LADS community access service. There are no night shifts included in the working pattern. The custody environment can be a challenging environment; if you have questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more.

We also welcome applications from individuals interested in this role as a secondment opportunity.

Main duties of the job

• Complete mental health and vulnerability assessments within custody and court settings.
• Identify unmet needs and refer individuals to appropriate health and social care services.
• Provide advice, support, and encouragement to service users, acting as a positive role model.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and carers to promote wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy.
• Share relevant information with criminal justice agencies (with consent) to inform decisions on charging and sentencing.

Although we recognise the benefits of AI here in Somerset we would ask that your application doesn't utilise AI. We'd really like to hear directly from you and your account of your skills and experience when applying for the role!

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 for a caring, compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Paediatrics team at Yeovil District Hospital. As an integral member of the ward and outpatient team, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care and support to babies, children and young people aged 0-18 years.

You will play a vital role in supporting children and their families throughout their healthcare journey, helping to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This rewarding role involves assisting with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients' dignity, wellbeing and safety are maintained at all times.

The post includes a flexible shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays in line with service requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Assist children and young people with activities of daily living, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort at all times.
• Undertake clinical observations including temperature, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, urinalysis, weight and height measurements, reporting findings appropriately.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to children and families, including supporting patients during investigations and procedures.
• Assist with feeding, hydration monitoring and accurate recording of fluid intake and output.
• Support the delivery of care plans and promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records using both paper and electronic systems.
• Escort patients to departments such as X-ray and Theatre when required.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children and their families.
• Participate in safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people.
• Support the induction and supervision of new staff and students as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences.

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 registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges? If so, this could be the role for you! Due to the retirement of a long serving colleague, a band 6 vacancy has arisen.

The Mental Health Employment Support Service is a dedicated team of mental health professionals, supporting people who want to work and are under the care of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust mental health services. Employment that suits an individual can be integral to their recovery and conversely, risk of job loss can have a significant negative impact on mental health.

The main focus of this role is to help mental health service users navigate problems they may face at work. This will mainly be in the Mendip area but the role is part of a county-wide Mental Health Employment Service to provide specialist vocational assessment, planning and services, within Community Mental Health Teams in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Training provided: You don't need to be an Employment Specialist already! You will have the opportunity to attend specialist training and shadow experienced colleagues.

Lead with impact: You'll provide clinical supervision and leadership to unregistered colleagues, supporting them in their roles as needed.

Collaborate for success: Work alongside other Band 6 Employment Specialists and the Employment Support Service Manager to ensure consistency and contribute to the strategic development of the service.

Work directly with service users: Manage a caseload, providing tailored vocational assessment, action planning, employer engagement, the assessment of work-related risk, development of collaborative risk management plans, worksite assessment and in work support. Your work will support the aspirations of service users with severe mental health issues who want to retain their work.

Build partnerships: Collaborate with clinical colleagues and external agencies such as Job Centre Plus, CAB, probation services, local employers, and NACRO, supporting our service users to sustain their paid employment.

What we're looking for:

• A passion for helping others achieve their goals and improve their lives through employment.
• Strong supervisory skills and a desire to support Employment Support Officer colleagues.
• The ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across the NHS and local community.

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're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who genuinely want to make a difference. If you bring compassion, expertise, and a positive outlook to your work, you'll feel right at home on Rowan Ward.

Rowan Ward is a 15-bed, mixed-gender acute mental health ward based at the Summerlands Site in Yeovil, with an integrated Health-Based Place of Safety. Proudly AIMS accredited and recently reaccredited, we are committed to delivering high standards of care. With an additional purpose-built acute ward currently in development, this is an exciting time to join a service that is growing, evolving, and investing in the future.

Your Role as a Band 5 Staff Nurse

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults experiencing acute mental health challenges. You'll work collaboratively and creatively, using approaches centred on engagement, recovery, and proactive care to enhance both patient experience and outcomes.

Why Join Us?

We believe that when our staff feel supported, they thrive-and so do our patients. That's why we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal
• Psychology-led reflective practice groups
• A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career

If you're looking for a role where you can develop, feel valued, and truly make an impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs.
• Act as a named nurse / keyworker for designated service users, coordinating care and contributing to recovery planning.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Promote therapeutic engagement, risk management and positive clinical outcomes.
• Support and supervise junior staff, students and healthcare support workers.

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 an Occupational Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference to people's recovery journeys?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Mental Health Employment Service, based in Yeovil, helping people with serious mental health difficulties achieve their employment goals through the nationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. You'll support individuals to find, secure, and sustain meaningful paid employment, recognising the powerful role that work can play in recovery, confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

You'll become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team embedded within community mental health services. Every day will give you the chance to combine your professional expertise with a practical, person-centred approach that helps people move closer to the future they want.

This role requires travel across the locality, so access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel independently are essential.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health IPS Employment Specialist, you will:

• Work directly with people experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges who want to gain or retain paid employment.
• Carry out vocational assessments to understand each person's strengths, interests, aspirations, and employment goals.
• Develop tailored action plans and provide ongoing support throughout the employment journey.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities that match individual preferences and skills.
• Provide job coaching, in-work support, workplace assessments, and guidance on reasonable adjustments.
• Support individuals to understand and manage work-related risks, developing collaborative plans that promote success and wellbeing.
• Work closely with Community Mental Health Teams and partner organisations to ensure coordinated, recovery-focused support.
• Promote the benefits of employment as part of recovery and advocate for opportunities for people living with mental health conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality, outcomes monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 has arisen for an experienced and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). You will provide highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, supporting recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary community service.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical leadership, service development, consultation, training and supervision across the Assertive Outreach Service. Working closely with colleagues across Mental Health Services, you will help ensure the delivery of evidence-based psychological care and support the implementation of best practice throughout the service.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Deliver highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Work closely with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues to develop effective, recovery-focused care plans.
• Provide expert consultation and advice to clinical teams, helping to enhance psychological understanding across the service.
• Offer clinical supervision, mentoring and training to psychologists and wider mental health professionals.
• Contribute to the clinical leadership of the Assertive Outreach Service, supporting high standards of care and professional practice.
• Play an active role in service development, quality improvement, clinical governance, research and audit activities.
• Build effective partnerships with colleagues across community mental health services and partner organisations to improve patient outcomes.

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 an Occupational Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), or Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference to people's recovery journeys?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Mental Health Employment Service, based in Bridgwater, helping people with serious mental health difficulties achieve their employment goals through the nationally recognised Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. You'll support individuals to find, secure, and sustain meaningful paid employment, recognising the powerful role that work can play in recovery, confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

You'll become part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team embedded within community mental health services. Every day will give you the chance to combine your professional expertise with a practical, person-centred approach that helps people move closer to the future they want.

This role requires travel across the locality, so access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel independently are essential.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health IPS Employment Specialist, you will:

• Work directly with people experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges who want to gain or retain paid employment.
• Carry out vocational assessments to understand each person's strengths, interests, aspirations, and employment goals.
• Develop tailored action plans and provide ongoing support throughout the employment journey.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and identify suitable job opportunities that match individual preferences and skills.
• Provide job coaching, in-work support, workplace assessments, and guidance on reasonable adjustments.
• Support individuals to understand and manage work-related risks, developing collaborative plans that promote success and wellbeing.
• Work closely with Community Mental Health Teams and partner organisations to ensure coordinated, recovery-focused support.
• Promote the benefits of employment as part of recovery and advocate for opportunities for people living with mental health conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality, outcomes monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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.

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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.