Specialty Administrator

Specialty Administrator Team Leader – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £28,392 – £31,157 per annum
Location: Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
Working Pattern: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Grade: NHS AfC Band 4
Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Reference: 184-OL-OR-6086
Date Posted: 6 November 2026
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert.

Job Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialty Administrator Team Leader to lead and manage the ENT service administrative team while providing direct administrative and secretarial support to the clinical team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial support to consultants, associate specialists, allied health professionals and the wider administrative team.

The role is suitable for an experienced administrator with strong leadership, communication, IT and typing skills who can work independently, use their initiative and support colleagues effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ENT service administrative team.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to consultants, associate specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and external organisations.
• Handle daily correspondence and telephone enquiries, taking messages and appropriate action when necessary.
• Act as the main point of contact for the service, maintaining knowledge of ENT processes.
• Type clinical correspondence using audio and copy typing.
• Ensure administrative support is delivered effectively across the service.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A Diploma-level/NVQ Level 4 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• AMSPAR or British Medical Secretary Diploma, including medical terminology, or equivalent knowledge.
• RSA/OCR Level III or equivalent typing and word-processing qualification, including audio typing.

Essential Experience

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Extensive senior-level secretarial experience.
• Supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Experience in line management and staff supervision.
• Experience taking formal minutes at sub-committee or group level.
• Experience leading the delivery of different administrative services to support organisational objectives.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of specialist medical and legal terminology.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Good literacy and English language skills.
• Excellent telephone, email, face-to-face and written communication skills.
• Experience handling non-routine issues and solving problems.

Employee Benefits

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• Flexible working options.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Career development opportunities.
• Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, dining and leisure activities.
• Additional NHS-specific benefits and perks.

The Trust promotes an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

Location

The position is based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA.

Somerset offers access to beautiful countryside, coastal areas and nearby cities, including Bristol, Bath and Exeter.

Application and Selection Process

Interested applicants should review the full job description and person specification before applying to ensure they meet the essential requirements.

Applications must be submitted through the official NHS Jobs recruitment portal.

Closing date: 15 November 2026.

Employer: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/