Administration Assistant

The closing date is 4th Oct 2026
Anticipated Interview date(s) 14/10/2026
Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our team.

The Data Access and Disclosure Office (DADO) Team handle requests for information from the general public, patients, staff, police, solicitors and other third parties under the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000\.

Main duties, tasks \& skills required
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You will require impeccable interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels of seniority, and be able to build excellent working relationships to ensure common goals can be achieved.

You will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient and confidential administration service as part of the Data Access and Disclosure Office.

You will contribute as a member of the administrative team to the efficient smooth running of the Data Access and Disclosure Office.

About us
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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
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• Working within the Data Access \& Disclosure team supporting with administrative duties relating to data access requests.


• Supporting an efficient and effective administrative service within the team.


• Recording the Data Protection requests on a database, collating documentation.


• Printing and copying record.

Please see attached Job Description for further information.

Person specification
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Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of literacy

Good standard of numeracy

Desirable

Typing/word processing qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Desirable

Previous experience in an NHS Information Governance setting

Experience in using Microsoft office packages

Proven administrative experience

Experience in dealing with confidential records

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please refer to the job description.

Desirable

Please refer to the job description.

For help with your application, contact:

Mia Andrews

Mia.Andrews@Somersetft.nhs.uk

01823344191

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25272\.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full\-Time

Reference number

184\-OL\-PU\-5895

Job locations

Priorswood Medical Records/Information Governance

Unit J, Crown Close

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 8RX

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