At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Medical and Research team with efficient administration and coordination.
- Company: St Margaret’s Hospice Care, a compassionate organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and health support services.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a meaningful cause and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills, experience with Teams, and excellent organisational abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
St Margaret’s Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical and Research Team Administrator to join their team. This role is based in Taunton and is a 15 hours per week part‑time, permanent position with a salary of £11,547.72 per annum.
What can you expect to be doing?
- As an administrator for the Medical and Research team, you will provide professional, efficient, and confidential administration, coordinating support and ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Organise bookings, training sessions, courses, meetings, and associated logistics for the medical team, including rota management.
- Support onboarding, induction, and exit processes for clinical staff and medical student placements.
- Assist with Quality Improvement and Research activities of the Senior medical team/Head of Research.
- Prepare agendas, take minutes, and coordinate follow‑up actions for meetings chaired by the medical team.
What skills are needed for this post?
- Ability to create and manage spreadsheets for audits, data tracking, and reporting.
- Use of Excel functions to analyse and interpret data for decision‑making.
- Format and prepare documents using Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience and a thorough understanding of using Teams.
- Develop templates and improve administrative processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Accurate record keeping at all times.
What can we offer you?
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro‑rata if part‑time).
- Recognition of continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice.
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
- NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme. Non‑NHS employees will receive 6% employer and 5% employee contribution.
- Award‑winning Employee Assistance Programme.
- Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non‑emergency care.
- Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP consultations for employees, their partners, and dependent children, as well as Expert Case Management.
- Confidential and free 24‑hour Employee Assistance. Counselling and support. Legal, financial, and medical information and advice.
- Life assurance cover – 2x salary.
- Health Cash Plans – cashback on a range of health benefits.
- Blue Light Discount Card.
- Enhanced maternity leave.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Free on‑site parking in Yeovil and Taunton.
- Volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team.
Closing date: 8 July 2026
Medical and Research Team Administrator in Taunton employer: St Margaret's Hospice Care
St Margaret’s Hospice Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in Taunton. As a Medical and Research Team Administrator, you will benefit from generous holiday entitlement, a robust pension scheme, and access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme, all while contributing to meaningful healthcare initiatives. With excellent learning and development opportunities, this role not only provides job security but also fosters personal and professional growth within a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference.
Contact Details:
St Margaret's Hospice Care Recruitment Team
