Faster Diagnosis Administrator
Somerset NHS Foundation TrustTaunton TA1 5DA3 days ago
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Job type
- Job
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pay
- £25,760 to £27,476
- Location
- Taunton TA1 5DA
- Closing date
- 25 October 2026
- Posted
- 2 October 2026 (3 days ago)
- Reference
- nhs-C9184-26-1225
About this role
The Faster Diagnosis Administrator will work across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital in Taunton and Yeovil, Somerset, supporting the countywide cancer referral service. The role focuses on processing cancer referrals promptly to meet the 28 Day Faster Diagnosis Standard, liaising with GPs and clinical teams, managing patient information on PAS and eRS systems, booking appointments, and monitoring pathways to ensure timely care. The post holder will act as a first point of contact for patients, handling sensitive communications with empathy, and escalating any delays or risks to maintain service standards. The position involves 22.5 hours of work per week, ideally across Wednesday to Friday, with travel between the two sites required as part of the countywide service. This permanent role offers a salary of £25,760 to £27,476 per year, inclusive of Agenda for Change terms, and provides flexibility through part-time options ranging from 28 to 37.5 hours weekly. Applications must be submitted by 25 October 2026 via the original advert, with no further details required beyond the closing date.
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More details
You'll find the full job description and how to apply on the original advert at beta.jobs.nhs.uk. Applications close on 25 October 2026.
View the job & apply nowSource: beta.jobs.nhs.uk. Reference nhs-C9184-26-1225.