Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Stroke Services Team as a SSNAP Stroke Data Administrator at Musgrove Park Hospital working 30 hours per week Monday - Friday.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the collection, validation and submission of stroke patient data to the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP). Working closely with clinical and administrative staff, you will ensure that data is accurately recorded, maintained and submitted within agreed deadlines, contributing to national audit requirements and service improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent data entry skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

Main duties of the job

Accurately input patient information into the SSNAP database and associated systems.

Validate and quality-check data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Liaise with clinical teams to obtain missing information and resolve data discrepancies.

Maintain electronic records in accordance with Trust policies and data protection requirements.

Produce routine reports and assist with audit data requests.

Monitor outstanding records and ensure submission deadlines are met.

Support the Stroke Team in achieving high standards of data quality and performance monitoring.

Contribute to service improvement by identifying data quality issues and recommending solutions.

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

Caring for others may be the most rewarding job you could ever do. Alongside countless opportunities to enhance your clinical skills and receive support with your personal development, you could be the person to support our patients through their most difficult times. This role offers the opportunity to work within the multidisciplinary diabetes team providing support for people with Diabetes across Somerset. The post is for 30 hours working between Monday to Friday, days will be agreed with the successful candidate.

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.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

Lead the future of cancer care across Somerset

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and inspirational cancer nursing leader to shape and influence cancer services across Somerset.

As our Lead Cancer Nurse, you will provide strategic and professional leadership for specialist cancer nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Trust. Working at a senior level, you will play a pivotal role in developing outstanding patient-centred cancer services, improving outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the growing needs of our communities.

You will work collaboratively with clinical, operational and executive colleagues, leading major service improvements and influencing cancer care delivery across organisational and system boundaries.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Associate Director of Patient Care within Clinical Support & Cancer Services, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust-wide Cancer Nursing Strategy.
• Provide professional leadership and oversight for specialist cancer nursing teams and AHPs.
• Champion high-quality, patient-centred cancer care across acute and community settings.
• Drive service improvement programmes, quality assurance initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Lead workforce planning, development and succession planning for cancer nursing services.
• Work closely with regional and national partners, including SWAG Cancer Alliance and Somerset ICB.
• Ensure patient experience and the patient voice remain central to service development and improvement.
• Influence strategic decision-making at Trust, system and regional levels.
• Represent the Trust as a senior cancer nursing leader in regional and national forums.

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

Allied Health Professional - Return to Practice.

Are you a qualified Allied Health Professional looking to return to practice?

Have you previously been on the HCPC register? Are you local to Somerset or looking to work within the South West? We'd like to hear from you! Once you apply, we'll be in touch ASAP to discuss your current situation and what you're looking for next.

Please note - this vacancy is for professions recognised by the HCPC.

Please note - this will be an unpaid Honorary Contract position. We can support you with a tailored supported programme to get you back onto the register asap. We will always try out best to accommodate your requirements in the hope that when you complete your return to practice hours, we would look to offer you a registered role within the Trust however this is dependent on the service needs/requirements at the time.

We'd be delighted to hear from the following professionals:

Occupational Therapists

• ODPs
• Dietitians
• Speech and Language Therapists
• Radiographers
• Podiatrists
• Orthoptists
• Physiotherapists
• Orthotists
• Art Therapist

Main duties of the job

Our Return to Practice programme includes clinical practice, formal CPD, clinical supervision and support to complete application for HCPC re-registration.

Please see below information regarding this course.

• You will be employed on a 3-6/12 month honorary contract (to be discussed).
• Contracted hours will be agreed on an individual basis according to service needs and re-registration requirements. We are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants.
• The post will require effective communication skills, collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team and good time management.
• You'll be required to commit to:
• Completing contracted hours
• Completing professional competencies
• Completing Trust Induction
• Promoting the trust values throughout your contract
• Registering with the HEE Return to Practice Programme

What can we offer?

• Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process
• Professional development opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• NHS Staff Benefits & discounts

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Radiology Operational Site Manager to provide operational and professional leadership for Radiology services at Musgrove Park Hospital. The post holder will play a key role within the Radiology Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality imaging services that support excellent patient care and achievement of performance standards

The successful candidate will lead service delivery, workforce management, governance, quality improvement and operational performance across a large multidisciplinary team. They will work collaboratively with clinical and corporate colleagues to continually improve patient pathways, maximise service efficiency and support the strategic development of Radiology services across Somerset. The role includes maintaining a clinical radiography commitment, providing visible leadership and professional expertise within the department.

Main duties of the job

Provide operational leadership and day-to-day management of Radiology services across the designated hospital site and community locations.

Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary workforce, including rota management, recruitment, performance management, staff development and wellbeing.

Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centred imaging services that meet national waiting time targets, quality standards and service performance objectives.

Work as part of the Radiology Senior Leadership Team to develop workforce plans, service strategies and improvement programmes.

Oversee departmental governance, accreditation, policy development, audit activity and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including radiation protection legislation.

Manage departmental resources, budgets, equipment replacement programmes and capital investment planning.

Analyse service performance data and implement improvements that enhance patient access, experience and operational efficiency.

Provide visible clinical and professional leadership, maintaining HCPC registration and undertaking a clinical radiography role as part of the post.

Develop strong relationships with clinical services, operational teams and external stakeholders to ensure integrated patient pathways and effective service delivery across Somerset.

Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive culture that reflects Trust values and promotes continuous improvement, innovation and staff engagement.

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 seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in DR and Radiation Safety to join the Medical Physics team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We welcome applications from candidates nearing registration (within 6 months), experienced Clinical Technologists with a relevant MSc and candidates holding a suitable MSc with relevant professional experience. Successful applicants can be supported through Route 2 or the Clinical Scientist Guided Training Scheme. Candidates not yet registered or not within 6 months of registration will be appointed at a lower band until registered.

We are a new service working in an innovative partnership with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, offering a supportive, dynamic environment where your contribution is valued, alongside excellent career development opportunities.

The Trust has recently opened the Bridgwater CDC, with 2 CT and 2 MRI scanners, and the Kings Building, a major theatre complex with a Siemens Artis Pheno system and additional theatres. These developments provide exciting opportunities to support new clinical services across an expanding range of imaging and interventional environments.

We have a strong culture of training and development, you'll be encouraged and mentored to grow your scientific and leadership skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting stage of growth and help shape the future of medical physics in Somerset.

Interested? Contact us to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.

Main duties of the job

As part of a dedicated team of Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists and a Radiation Assurance Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering the specialist clinical and technical services of the department. You'll contribute directly to testing the quality, safety and optimisation of a wide range of highly complex diagnostic and interventional equipment, ensuring patients receive safe, effective care every day.

This role combines hands-on clinical science, problem-solving and innovation, with the chance to work directly with healthcare professionals, engineers, and regulatory bodies to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your scientific expertise will directly improve patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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 an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our administration team in the Oncology and Haematology department at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, Somerset.

The successful applicant will be part of a multi-functional team providing outpatient clinic appointments to our patients together with chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment slots.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is adaptable and flexible and able to communicate with colleagues and patients on the phone, by letter, email or in person.

The department uses Mosaiq, Maxims, EPRO, Radar and Q Pulse and training will be delivered on all systems.

If you are interested in working in an interesting, fast paced environment, please consider applying.

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

Ready to take your radiography career up a gear? We're looking for dynamic, forward thinking Band 6 Radiographers to join our expanding cross sectional imaging team -- whether your passion is CT, MRI, or you're excited to develop across both.

This is an incredible time to join us. Alongside our busy acute service at Musgrove Park Hospital, you'll also rotate through our brand new Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre, a purpose built hub packed with state of the art scanners, streamlined patient pathways and a genuinely innovative approach to care. It's a fantastic environment to grow your skills, broaden your experience and be part of something fresh and future focused.

You'll deliver high quality imaging, support junior colleagues, and help shape a service that's constantly evolving. In return, you'll work with a friendly, supportive team who value development, collaboration and great patient care. With opportunities to work flexibly, take part in extended hours and oncall, and contribute to imaging across Somerset, this role offers variety, progression and real impact.

If you're motivated, adaptable and excited by modern cross sectional imaging, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality CT and/or MRI imaging, ensuring safe, efficient and patient centred examinations across both Musgrove Park Hospital and the brand new Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre.

Rotate through our state of the art CDC, working with the latest scanners and streamlined pathways to support faster diagnosis and improved patient access.

Use advanced clinical skills to plan, perform and adapt a wide range of cross sectional imaging examinations, making real time decisions to optimise image quality.

Cannulate patients and administer contrast safely in line with PGDs and Trust protocols.

Prioritise and coordinate daily workflow, ensuring smooth patient throughput and effective use of scanner time.

Work autonomously within a supportive team, contributing to extended hours and oncall services as required.

Support and mentor junior radiographers, students and support staff, helping to build skills and confidence within the team.

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, relatives and colleagues, ensuring excellent patient experience throughout the imaging pathway.

Contribute to service development through audit, quality improvement projects and the implementation of best practice.

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:

*Assist Physiotherapists in the therapeutic management of patients. This may be 1:1 with a patient or in a group session.

*Assist the Therapists with individual therapy assessments and treatments over a 7-day service.

*Provide delegated Physiotherapy treatment sessions and suggest modifications and/or progressions under the guidance of therapists.

*Promote an enablement approach within the multi-disciplinary team.

*Be responsible for the provision, maintenance and cleaning of therapeutic equipment.

*Support well-being and independence of patients within the acute or intermediate care setting.

*Assist in the administration and clerical duties as required within the therapy team.

*Actively participate in supervision program as both supervisee and supervisor

*To be competent with using a variety of manual handling equipment

Main duties of the job

*To effectively complete and feedback about delegated caseload in a timely manner.

*To ensure professional standards and fitness to work are met.

*To be able to interpret and record clinical observations and determine if patient is safe to participate in therapy.

*To be able to operate appropriate Information and Digital Technology systems to contribute to record keeping and data analysis, under guidance from Trust Policy.

*To be able to understand the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to ensure you advocate for both professions and carry out effective treatment plans.

*To be able to thoroughly gather information including a subjective assessment and information from medical notes and a range of other resources.

*Able to gain consent from a patient with insight into the complexities that this entails.

*To be able to complete, interpret and record basic observations such as blood pressure and to be aware of normal ranges and to escalate as required.

*To be able to complete delegated assessments including outcome measures, falls risk, personal and domestic activities of daily living.

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

Supporting quality, project work and training for our Soft FM Colleagues and services across Community & Neighbourhood Service Group sites along with providing support and advice to Mental Health and community sites.

The post holder will work as an integral member of the Facilities Team, with specific responsibility for supporting relevant projects, delivering training, ensuring standards of service are maintained across the Community, in conjunction with the larger facilities team. These primary duties will ensure a quality service is delivered to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Main duties of the job

The main elements of the job role are, to support in the delivery of a quality service, across the community sites, ensuring compliance with National Guidance.

To ensure standards are maintained and/or enhanced to raise awareness of any underperforming areas.

The post holder will support in reviewing audit results, supporting the completion of any cleaning, catering, efficacy and departmental audits and actions to improve standards and support the improvement of standards.

Support with the delivery and implementation of internal training, competency-based assessments and British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) training to enable safe and effective cleaning and catering services across the community sites.

The role will also include supporting with projects initiatives and the implementation of any new standards or National Guidance across all sites. Including identifying and cost savings, collating of data and supporting with time frames, business cases to drive change forward.

The post holder will support the Facilities Team in maintaining the standards set out by the Trust / Department and Government 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

Are you passionate about driving quality standards, delivering training and supporting service improvements?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and proactive Facilities Quality, Project & Training Officer to join our Facilities Management Team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of high-quality cleaning and catering services across our community hospitals and mental health sites.

Working closely with Facilities Managers, clinical teams, Infection Prevention and Control colleagues and operational staff, you will help ensure our environments remain clean, safe and welcoming for patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

As a Facilities Quality, Project & Training Officer, you will play a key role in:

Supporting the delivery of quality improvement initiatives across Facilities services.

Conducting audits, reviewing performance data and helping implement action plans.

Delivering training, competency assessments and BICS-related learning programmes.

Supporting projects from scoping and data collection through to implementation and evaluation.

Promoting compliance with national standards, including NHS National Standards of Cleanliness, PLACE and Hospital Food Review requirements.

Working collaboratively with operational, clinical and corporate teams to drive continuous improvement.

Producing reports, analysing data and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Supporting the introduction of new systems, equipment, procedures and service developments.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong organisational skills with the ability to influence and engage others.

If you're ready to use your quality, training and project skills to make a tangible difference to patient environments and service standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create clean, safe and welcoming environments that support exceptional patient care.

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 someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people, and wants to be part of a critical team that keeps the hospital running smoothly? If yes, this is the role for you!

We have the below permanent Portering role within Simply Serve totalling 37.5 hours per week on a rotational 3 week rota.

Week 1 - Monday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:00, Friday 09:30-17:30

Week 2 - Wednesday - Sunday 06:00-14:00

Week 3 - Monday - Tuesday 06:00-14:00, Friday - Sunday 14:00-22:00

Main duties of the job

As a Hospital Porter, you'll play a key role in supporting patient care by transporting patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital. You'll also provide vital support during emergency and security incidents. Some work will be of a routine nature, such as Pharmacy runs, but much of the work is ad-hoc. As many of the tasks involve patient contact, you'll need to have a friendly nature and excellent communications skills and be able to prioritise work according to the needs of the hospital.

This role requires a calm, compassionate, and proactive individual who can multitask and provide excellent service, even under pressure.

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

Join Our Estates Team and Help Keep Vital NHS Services Running

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking to take the next step into a leadership role?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Maintenance Technician / Team Leader to join our Estates & Facilities team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining the complex infrastructure that supports patient care across our hospitals and community sites.

This position also qualifies for Recruitment and Retention Payment of £3500 per year.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of our Estates service, you will lead a team of electrical craftspeople while undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, installations and improvement projects across a diverse healthcare estate.What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting a team of electrical maintenance craftspeople.
• Carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and associated engineering plant.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults on complex LV and HV electrical systems, generators, switchgear and other critical infrastructure.
• Supporting minor works, capital projects and service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and Trust policies.
• Supervising contractors and assisting with Permit to Work processes.
• Supporting apprentices and developing team capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Participating in the on-call rota to provide emergency support outside normal working hours.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

Are you organised, proactive and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time?

We are looking for a Materials Management Goods-in Co-ordinator / Assistant to join our Procurement and Materials Management team. This is a vital role supporting clinical and non-clinical departments across the hospital by ensuring medical supplies and essential stock are received, managed and delivered efficiently.

Working behind the scenes, you will play a key role in helping our clinical teams provide outstanding patient care by ensuring wards and departments have the supplies they need, when they need them.

Main duties of the job

As a Materials Management Goods-in Co-ordinator / Assistant, you will:

• Receive and process deliveries, ensuring goods arrive undamaged and are accurately receipted.
• Use electronic procurement and stock management systems to process orders and deliveries.
• Deliver goods to wards and departments across the hospital.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish supplies using established materials management processes.
• Carry out regular stock reviews and maintain efficient stock rotation.
• Manage returns, delivery discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Support departments during urgent supply requirements and help resolve stock issues.
• Build strong relationships with clinical teams, suppliers and colleagues across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within NHS Procurement and Supply Chain Services. You'll join a supportive team environment where your work directly contributes to the smooth running of hospital services and ultimately supports patient care.

If you are organised, reliable and enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep our hospital services moving.

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

Our Inventory Management Team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Replenishment Assistant to join us for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Based at our off-site warehouse, you'll work closely with the Replenishment Team at Musgrove Park Hospital, helping to ensure essential clinical consumables and PPE are available to support patient care across the Trust.

Joining a friendly and hardworking team, you'll be responsible for ordering, managing and delivering stock, while building strong relationships with colleagues across the departments you support. Your role will be vital in maintaining product availability and helping clinical teams deliver excellent care.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in a stock, stores, warehouse or retail environment. However, most importantly, we're looking for someone who is motivated, eager to learn, has a positive attitude and wants to make a real difference within their local NHS.

What we offer:

• Full training on our Inventory Management System
• A supportive team environment
• Valuable NHS inventory management experience
• The opportunity to directly support patient care

Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 with occasional weekends.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

This role is based at our offsite warehouse in Norton Fitzwarren not at Musgrove Park. Full Driving license is required.

Your Main responsibility will be picking clinical consumables for departments at the Acute and delivering to Musgrove park hospital.

• Working within the inventory management team and responsible for your own tasks within your departments.
• You will work on your own initiative and communicate with clinical teams and managers to ensure maximum stock availability for patient care.
• Attend Clinical huddles and team meetings, email, and face to face communications. Also analyse and investigate issues, provide progress reports and feedback recommendations toe the clinical team and line manager.
• If appropriate ensure products are tracked to locations and or patients and any discrepancies investigated.
• Ensure compliance of the inventory management system and replenishment routines. Stock ordering, inventory cycle counts, out of stock and low line counts, chasing suppliers and maintaining department standards.

Please note that for internal candidates, we can offer this role as a secondment opportunity with agreement from your current line manager.

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 looking for a rewarding role where your work has a direct impact on patient care?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistantto join our busy Catering Team. As part of our Estates and Facilities service, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive meals and refreshments on time while helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and customer service throughout the hospital.

No two days are the same, and you will be part of a supportive team that helps keep essential hospital services running smoothly.

The kitchen is operational 7 days a week 365 days a year, between 6.00am - 8.00pm. The candidate needs to be a team player who has a flexible approach. Shifts vary between 6.00am - 8.00pm and will include weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of the Catering Supervisor or Team Leader, you will:

• Deliver meals, refreshments and patient provisions to wards and departments across the hospital.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Catering Service for patients, visitors and staff.
• Carry out cleaning duties across catering areas, including kitchens, storerooms, fridges, freezers and associated facilities.
• Follow food safety and HACCP procedures and accurately record information using the Kelsius system.
• Complete documentation and job sheets as required.
• Report equipment faults and assist in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Work closely with ward teams, clinical staff, visitors and colleagues across the Trust.

If you are hardworking, dependable and passionate about delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that helps make a real difference to patients every day.

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 experienced Radiographer with a passion for Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy? Are you ready to take the next step into a senior leadership position where you can influence service delivery, develop teams and drive innovation?

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are seeking an exceptional Interventional & Fluoroscopy Radiology Manager to lead our dedicated IRF team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your advanced clinical expertise with operational leadership, helping deliver safe, effective and patient-centred services across our Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy pathways.

Main duties of the job

As the Interventional & Fluoroscopy Radiology Manager, you will lead the provision of a high-quality, efficient and cost-effective service, managing colleagues, facilities and resources to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. You will work closely with Clinical Specialists, Radiologists and the wider senior management team to develop and enhance services in response to future healthcare demands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy team, including radiographers, assistant practitioners and learners.
• Supporting service delivery across Interventional Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Catheter Labs, Hybrid Theatre and Endoscopy.
• Managing demand and capacity, ensuring waiting times and vetting processes meet national and local standards.
• Driving service improvement, quality standards, audit activity and innovation.
• Leading recruitment, workforce planning, training and succession planning initiatives.
• Undertaking specialist interventional, fluoroscopy and cardiac procedures whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Supporting the department's Quality Standard for Imaging Services (QSI) accreditation and governance programmes.

If you're an experienced radiographer with the ambition to lead, develop services and make a real difference to patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Interventional Radiology at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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 have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and well organised individual to join out already established Radiology central bookings team located at County Hall, Taunton. This is a full time role at 37.5 hours per week

The job role involves providing high quality bookings service for patients and in line with internal guidelines and within national targets.

This is very busy role with a high volume of calls and would suit a customer care driven individual who is able to use their initiative and have the ability to cope with the demands of the service and work effectively as a team member.

Main duties of the job

To be the first point of contact answering inbound calls/making outbound calls to patients, referrers, relatives, carers and other members of staff routinely throughout each day.

Proactively engage with clinicians/GPs/staff and patients to enable effective patient flow through the pathway.

To manage patient lists operating in accordance with national and local targets ensuring efficient and effective use of out-patient slots.

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 dynamic team player, flexible, resilient individual with excellent organisational skills and a passion for change. The individual is required to work with staff across the Trust and subsidiary companies to develop and implement change that can support improvements in the delivery of care.

We are passionate about our services and making a difference for our clients and their customers and service users. We have a commitment to provide a quality services. Simply Serve Limited provides a broad range of professional estates, facilities and specialist healthcare support services to our clients. We have a commitment to quality and to the environment and hold ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification

Main duties of the job

To support in the leadership & development of my team and take responsibility for the procurement & management of contracts (either products or services). Provide procurement leadership, advice and expertise to my team to enable colleagues to deliver on their savings targets. Assisting with day-to-day operational challenges within procurement led contracts.

To work with the stakeholders across the Trust at all levels to facilitate and manage projects for client organisations ensuring compliance with all relevant government legislation and Simply Serve Ltd (SSL)/Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Trust Standing Orders to ensure demonstrable best value.

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

Do you want to work for a Sonography Service that excels in its service delivery and benefits from impressive equipment standards?

Then we would love for you to join our dynamic and supportive team of multi-disciplinary Sonographers here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. We are currently looking to recruit a highly motivated and professional sonographer to join our team. You can be either a general medical or obstetric sonographer or both. We have full or part time roles available.

You will get the opportunity to perform all obstetric including Nuchal scans, general abdominal, gynaecological ultrasound examinations at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and peripheral sites, working in line with Band 7 expectations in all areas of practice.

Our purpose built Diagnostic Ultrasound department has a fleet of flag ship GE equipment, a successful, more than 10 years, rolling Sonographer training program, 7 day affable Radiologist support and dedicated Interventional Ultrasound facilities.

Our refurbished Antenatal clinic is based adjacent to the antenatal clinic, providing Antenatal care to approximately 3500 women a year and has state of the art Canon and GE equipment in a 4 bed unit, providing an interdisciplinary fusion of Radiographer, Nurse and Midwife Sonographer led services.

Main duties of the job

As an Obstetric Sonographer, you will be an integral part of the maternity service and work closely with the Obstetric teams to provide exceptional care to all patients. This includes working alongside the ANC Screening team and FMC to deliver the FASP & achieve all KPI's within your practice.

As a General Medical Sonographer, you will be a strong team player, working as part of team undertaking a wide range of examinations. The Radiologists at MPH are approachable with an eagerness to facilitate learning and development to providing exceptional service to all patients.

You'll perform and report ultrasound examinations across both disciplines to a high standard in a professional manner, working within departmental guidelines whilst being accountable for your own practice. Reports are expected to be of high quality providing advice on future patient management to other clinicians.

Excellent communication skills are essential within both spheres, you will be expected to adapt your style of communication to meet the needs of a variety of situations, some of which can be distressing.

About us

You will be a part of a team of amiable, diverse and multi disciplinary Sonographers who understand the challenges of the role and the importance of supporting each other. At SFT as well as taking pride in caring for our patients, we prioritise taking care of and developing our staff!

Somerset has a thriving rural community served from several modern purpose-built Community Hospital sites currently in Minehead, Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Wellington and Chard, with further ultrasound facilities at the state of the art CDC on the outskirts of Taunton.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan, there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Support Time and Recovery Worker (ST&R) to join our Assertive Outreach Team within the Community Mental Health Service.

The Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Directorate provides inpatient and community-based support to patients and carers while also supporting the wellbeing of staff.

The Community Mental Health Service interventions are provided to people living in the community who require support with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

As a Support Time and Recovery Worker (ST&R) within our Assertive Outreach Team, you will be an integral part of the Community Mental Health Service, delivering evidence-based interventions to a caseload of individuals with mental health difficulties. A collaborative, recovery-focused and strengths-based approach is essential to this role. The post holder will be supporting individuals in their community environment as well as providing in-reach to those who are in-patients to support them to return home.

The successful candidate will work within a Community Mental Health Service that has challenged the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care in partnership with the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. Liaison with a wide range of partners is central to the role.

You must have a full driving licence and have permanent access to their own transport with appropriate business insurance.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver recovery-focused and evidence-based interventions to individuals with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
• Support service users to work towards goals identified within their care plans and promote engagement with treatment and recovery.
• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals within their homes and community settings.
• Support patients during transitions between inpatient and community services, helping to facilitate successful discharge and recovery.
• Develop therapeutic and professional relationships with service users, carers and families.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion through person-centred support.
• Identify early signs of relapse or deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately to qualified team members.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies including healthcare providers, housing services, voluntary organisations and social care teams.
• Support service users to access services relating to accommodation, benefits, advocacy and community resources where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development, quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and ongoing training and development opportunities.

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 newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to progress your career?

We have a rare opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team in Somerset.

This developmental post offers the opportunity to be fully supported at Band 5 Level with automatic progression to Band 6 on completion of the relevant competencies.

During the first year in post you be supported across a variety of caseloads to complete our in-house post graduate dysphagia program and your Newly Qualified Competencies.

In Year 2 there will be an opportunity to select a specialist area to work in for 2 days a week. You will work towards a set of competencies that support progression to Band 6 across the 4 pillars of AHP practice and towards your chosen specialism.

You will initially be based at Yeovil District Hospital. The base may change after the first year (to an alternative location in Somerset) depending on chosen specialist development.

We are seeking a motivated individual with a flexible approach who is able to take the initiative for their learning and development.

We offer excellent line management, clinical supervision and continuing professional development opportunities.

The Trust offers a robust and well regarded Preceptorship Scheme.

Main duties of the job

The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team in Somerset supports adults with acquired speech, language, voice, communication and swallowing difficulties.

We work across two acute hospitals, two stroke rehabilitation units, care homes in somerset, and patient's own homes.

We are looking for a compassionate individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. You will assess diagnose and treat adults with a range of clinical conditions affecting communication and swallowing and will across a range of settings.

Full training will be provided to initially work as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. This will include completing a six month structured dysphagia training program and 12 months of working towards completion of Newly Qualified competencies. At the end the 12 month period the post holder will spend up to a further 12 months working towards a set of competencies to enable them to work as Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the Clinical area of Choice. Pay will increase to the Band 6 Level on completion of the relevant competencies.

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 a Band 5 Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Service based in Taunton.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate professional to provide high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will manage a defined caseload, undertake assessments, develop therapeutic relationships and deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions to support individuals on their recovery journey.

This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and a wide range of partner agencies to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a defined caseload of individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the community.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments using recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches.
• Develop, implement and review recovery care plans and risk management plans in partnership with service users and carers.
• Deliver evidence-based psychosocial interventions, supporting individuals to achieve their goals and maintain independence.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, partner organisations and community services to provide coordinated care.
• Assess and manage risk, ensuring timely escalation and appropriate intervention where required.
• Participate in the team's duty system and contribute to wider team functions and service delivery.
• Support safeguarding processes and work closely with carers, families and significant others to promote wellbeing and recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development, quality improvement and professional practice.

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 Outpatient Appointments Administrator supports the Outpatient Appointments team by coordinating and managing patient appointments within a call centre and administrative environment. The role involves booking and monitoring outpatient appointments, managing patient referrals in line with key performance targets, and ensuring accurate data entry across hospital systems.

The post holder provides high-quality customer service to patients, clinicians, and colleagues, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently. They are responsible for prioritising workloads, maintaining data quality and confidentiality, and supporting the smooth running of administrative processes to facilitate timely patient care. The role also requires adherence to Trust policies, values, and standards, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This post holder may be required to work flexibility across both County Hall and Musgrove Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Book, amend and monitor outpatient appointments in line with speciality booking rules

Manage and track patient referrals using e-Referral systems and worklists

Provide a high standard of customer service when dealing with patients and staff via phone, email and face-to-face

Handle enquiries, messages and queries efficiently, escalating where appropriate

Maintain accurate data entry and ensure data quality across hospital systems

Support the rebooking of cancelled clinics under supervision

Ensure patient information is processed and available in a timely manner to support care

Follow Trust policies, particularly around confidentiality and data protection

Maintain organised administrative systems, including scanning, filing and handling confidential waste

Work collaboratively within a team, providing cross-cover and supporting colleagues as needed

Assist with training and induction of new staff where 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

The Outpatient Appointments Administrator supports the Outpatient Appointments team by coordinating and managing patient appointments within a call centre and administrative environment. The role involves booking and monitoring outpatient appointments, managing patient referrals in line with key performance targets, and ensuring accurate data entry across hospital systems.

The post holder provides high-quality customer service to patients, clinicians, and colleagues, handling enquiries professionally and efficiently. They are responsible for prioritising workloads, maintaining data quality and confidentiality, and supporting the smooth running of administrative processes to facilitate timely patient care. The role also requires adherence to Trust policies, values, and standards, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This post holder may be required to work flexibility across both County Hall and Musgrove Park Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Book, amend and monitor outpatient appointments in line with speciality booking rules

Manage and track patient referrals using e-Referral systems and worklists

Provide a high standard of customer service when dealing with patients and staff via phone, email and face-to-face

Handle enquiries, messages and queries efficiently, escalating where appropriate

Maintain accurate data entry and ensure data quality across hospital systems

Support the rebooking of cancelled clinics under supervision

Ensure patient information is processed and available in a timely manner to support care

Follow Trust policies, particularly around confidentiality and data protection

Maintain organised administrative systems, including scanning, filing and handling confidential waste

Work collaboratively within a team, providing cross-cover and supporting colleagues as needed

Assist with training and induction of new staff where 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.