Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Assistant

The closing date is 24 July 2025

Job summary

The MSK Interface Services (MSKI) provides specialist clinical assessments for hip, knee, shoulder and lumbar spinal joint problems throughout Cornwall.

The team consists of countywide based Extended Scope Specialist Physiotherapists. Clinicians are supported remotely by the admin team which is based at the Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, under the direction of the Team Lead Administrator. This role will support the service in administrative duties, patient bookings, assisting with the input of clinical activity data and some and secretarial duties.

This post is based Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a key foundation member in providing full clerical support to various key functions within the MSKI Team to provide an efficient and effective administrative service. Be the first point of contact for all patients, their relatives, carers, health and social care professionals, referrers and 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.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-539

Job locations

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Good basic education, including English Grade A-C GCSE or equivalent
  • NVQ2 level 2 in business admin or relevant qualification / experience
  • Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

  • RSA II Typing
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience of using PAS, E-Referrals, RIO and/or Maxims systems

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Good basic education, including English Grade A-C GCSE or equivalent
  • NVQ2 level 2 in business admin or relevant qualification / experience
  • Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

  • RSA II Typing
  • Previous NHS experience
  • Experience of using PAS, E-Referrals, RIO and/or Maxims systems

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Administrator

Chalisse James

chalisse.james@nhs.net

07775800771

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

201-25-539

Job locations

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Redruth

TR15 3ER


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