Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Administrator- Operational

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

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: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o 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. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our Hospital at Home team, providing vital administrative support to help us deliver high-quality patient care. The postholder will work with the Hospital at Home team to provide comprehensive administrative support that will include the management of work relating to Hospital at Home and its staff. The post holder will be required to manage and prioritise their day-to-day workload and use their initiative, without direct supervision, for routine tasks. This will require good organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and with frequent interruptions.The postholder will act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.The postholder will be required to work with a degree of flexibility to enable administrative support for service development.

Main duties of the job

  • Order and receipt goods using integra
  • Support the management team with E Roster
  • Print and file documents for personnel files
  • Support the initial registration of newly procured items to the asset manager
  • Support the Admission Avoidance Manager, Matron, Ward Managers and Business Support Supervisor with administration tasks including recruitment .

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 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-714

Job locations

Green Court

Threemilestone Industrial Estate

Truro

TR4 9LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 qualification in administration or equivalent level of experience
  • Good basic education, demonstrating high levels of literacy and numeracy
  • Administration experience within a busy office environment
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical approach to problem solving

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and work well under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a Team
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 qualification in administration or equivalent level of experience
  • Good basic education, demonstrating high levels of literacy and numeracy
  • Administration experience within a busy office environment
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multitask
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical approach to problem solving

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to prioritise and work well under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Able to work as part of a Team

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

Green Court

Threemilestone Industrial Estate

Truro

TR4 9LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Green Court

Threemilestone Industrial Estate

Truro

TR4 9LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Support Supervisor

Anna Heather

anna.heather@nhs.net

01726873447

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-714

Job locations

Green Court

Threemilestone Industrial Estate

Truro

TR4 9LF


Supporting documents

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