Bowel Cancer Screening Admin Support Officer
The closing date is 22 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to provide efficient administration and clerical support to the Bowel Cancer Screening Service within Cornwall.
It is important that you are enthusiastic, motivated and able to work with competing demands on your time. Previous NHS administrative experience is essential, and ideally you will have knowledge of waiting list management and access targets.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
The role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Silly.
Main duties of the job
The Administrative Support Officer is an integral role within the Cornwall Bowel Cancer Screening team. The team are responsible for arranging and undertaking diagnostic tests for patients that have had a positive bowel cancer screening test across Cornwall.
The post holder is required to provide efficient and responsive administrative and clerical support in accordance with national, Trust and departmental guidelines, policies and procedures; directing enquiries and managing the patient pathway from referral to results using specialist software and hospital systems.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7827497
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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