More than 30 people have asked for details about three new job vacancies at the Wells Community Hospital.

More than 30 people have asked for details about three new job vacancies at the Wells Community Hospital.

The hospital is recruiting its first three members of staff - a matron, volunteer

co-ordinator and senior healthcare assistant - since being taken over by a local charitable trust.

Hospital trustee Peter Rainsford described the interest being shown as a “strong response”.

The hospital, which was once threatened with closure but was saved after a determined EDP-backed campaign, is gradually beginning to develop its services.

Outpatient clinics are now being run and the long-term plan is to provide more than 20 new beds by 2008.

For a job application pack, call the hospital on 01328 711996 or e-mail admin@ wellshospital.org.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is March 2 and interviews will be held on March 8 and 9.