Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of managing a busy workload with conflicting priorities.
- Experience
Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment.
- Qualifications
Educated to A level standard or equivalent qualifications/experience.
- Qualifications
Evidence of a good standard level of Literacy / English language skills.
- Qualifications
Highly numerate and analytical with a degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Additional Criteria
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including engaging presentation skills both verbally and written
- Additional Criteria
Ability to reconcile data accurately and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Additional Criteria
Proactive, professional and responsible approach at all times.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working in project environments
- Experience
Experience of data entry or administrative systems
- Experience
Experience of dealing with clinical and non-clinical staff of all levels.
- Qualifications
Numerate qualification or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
Evidence of further study in IT/Information systems/Analytics related areas
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.
Details
- Date posted: 02 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-OR-5918
- Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
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This advert is for SSNAP Stroke Data Administrator with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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