Community Nursing Team Administrator
The closing date is 02 September 2025
Job summary
Penwith Community Nursing Teams are looking to recruit an Administrator to help with day to day running of busy Community Nursing Teams.We are a friendly and proactive team covering a wide geographical area in East and West Penwith. We work with many and varied disciplines within this area which requires organisation and coordination.The successful applicant will need to be a resilient problem solver able to work alongside other administrative and clinical colleagues.The post holder will work within the Community Nursing Team and be responsible for general administration duties and use of Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CFT) IT systems for work rosters, equipment requisitioning and stock control as well as some front of house duties including telephone calls with patients, relatives and clinical staff.A friendly manner and a good sense of humour with a professional approach is essential.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is:
o To support the Community Nursing Team and other clinical teams with all aspects of administrative duties. To act as the first point of contact for communications between patients, visitors and health professionals (both internal / external).
Key Dimensions of the post are:
o To provide administrative functions within a Community Nursing team. Assist with Strata referral system. This will require covering the service Mon-Fri during office hours.
About us
We are 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.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-604
Job locations
Penwith Community Nurses
Hayle Community Centre/ Bellair Health Office
Hayle/Penzance
TR27 4NX
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penwith Community Nurses
Hayle Community Centre/ Bellair Health Office
Hayle/Penzance
TR27 4NX
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