Outpatient Referrals Administrator

2 weeks ago


Taunton TA DY, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

The closing date is 26th Nov 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an fixed term, Outpatient Referrals Administrator.

As an Outpatient Referrals Administrator, you will receive training and guidance in order to provide support the Outpatient Referrals Team at County Hall. You will also assist with managing patient referrals in line with key performance indicators, and providing quality customer service to our patients. If you are interested in being part of our team, please apply today

Main duties, tasks & skills required

As an Outpatient Referrals Administrator, you will receive training and guidance in order to provide support the Outpatient Referrals Team at County Hall.

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including the management and processing of incoming GP patient referrals.

The post holder is required to adhere to Trust Policies and maintain the Trusts values and core standards.

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 description

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

Minimum of 5 GSCEs including English Language and Maths or functional skills

Level 2 qualifications or equivalent level of experience

Experience
Essential

Experience of dealing with patients/customers

Evidence of prioritising workloads/good time management

Proven experience of working well as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administration processes

Minimum 1 year office experience within last 5 years

Experience of high volume contacts with patients/customers using the telephone

Additional Criteria
Essential

IT literate; including recent experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel

Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate

Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to maintain good quality professional relationships even when dealing with contentious matters

Polite and professional at all times

Ability to communicate, allocate and delegate where required

Ability to multi task

Ability to organise own time

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.

For help with your application, contact:

Carly Dunstan

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£ to £ Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

6 Month(s)

Working pattern

Part-Time

Reference number
Job locations

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY



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