Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Education Lead Administrator (Early Engagement)

The closing date is 16 April 2026

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:

  • 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.

This role manages several key administrative tasks with responsibility for co-ordinating Induction, Care Certificate, Work Experience, B-Tec and T Level student placements, Project Search placements and managing the Psychology Interns recruitment process.

The Post holder will be responsible for supporting the use of the Apprenticeship Levy finances and recording apprentices on the ESR system, as well as being responsible for input of information onto the Healthcare Learner Toolkit App.

The post holder will also be responsible for co-ordinating and leading key meetings with internal and external stakeholders relating to these areas of responsibility, as well as amalgamating reports from these areas for regional reporting processes.

Main duties of the job

Being the point of contact for complex induction and work experience education and training queries.

Support the Practice Education Team with the Induction education and training processes for new starters

Administer the Care Certificate process for relevant new starters

Shared management of the Apprenticeship Levy account

Present the Education and Training processes at the Induction and support new starters with the administration of previous compliance and training.

Assist with complex work experience, Project Search, B-Tec and T-Level application process and allocate placements accordingly.

Liaise with the relevant external organisations relating to all work experience, T Level and B-tec student placement requirements

Support the Lead Practice Educator with the Psychology Interns application process

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 5,000 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 10 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

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-384

Job locations

Carew House

Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


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

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to work with discretion, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent experience in relevant subject area
  • Solid literacy and numeracy skills evidenced through qualifications in English and mathematics
  • Experience of creating and maintaining office systems
  • Experience of managing own workload

Desirable

  • Experience of Supervising/Managing staff
  • Experience of administration in an education setting
Person Specification

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Able to work with discretion, sensitivity and maintain confidentiality

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent experience in relevant subject area
  • Solid literacy and numeracy skills evidenced through qualifications in English and mathematics
  • Experience of creating and maintaining office systems
  • Experience of managing own workload

Desirable

  • Experience of Supervising/Managing staff
  • Experience of administration in an education setting

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

Carew House

Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Carew House

Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Practice Educator

Rebecca McSorley

rebecca.mcsorley@nhs.net

07775228029

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-384

Job locations

Carew House

Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN


Supporting documents

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