Hospital Administrator

Job summary

We are currently looking for an administrator to join the Central Administration Team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

The post is part-time working 15 hours per week.

A uniform is provided and the flexibility to work additional hours to meet service need would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The primary duty of the post holder will be to provide reception and clerical duties in the Main Reception/General Office. You will need to be extremely organised and pay close attention to detail and be flexible to deal with changing work environments and priorities. Having the ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly will also be necessary.

Previous experience of working in a patient or client-focused environment will be an advantage, as will experience of working in a busy reception.

Training and support will be given to the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

To provide full clerical and administrative services to the Hospital, including petty cash, switchboard and general enquiry duties.

To be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital and to ensure they are fully assisted as required.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.