About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Administrator to join our Tissue Viability Team. We are seeking an experienced, motivated administrator with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to managing a varied and sometimes pressurised workload.
You will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the service, working closely with clinical colleagues and providing high-quality administrative support. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment.
The successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, IT and time-management skills, along with the ability to work independently and proactively without direct supervision. A positive, adaptable approach and the confidence to manage competing demands are essential.
If you are an organised and reliable administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and contributing to patient-focused services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key foundation member in initiating and updating smooth operational administrative systems and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service for the Tissue Viability Team. Part of this role will include co-ordinating meetings, teleconference calls. Each member of the team is required to be flexible in contributing to the overall Trust agenda and in responding to changes in both management agenda and priorities. The content of the post will be subject to continuing review in discussion between the post holder and line manager.
The Tissue Viability Service provides a countywide service to Cornwall and covers community Hospitals, 30 District Nursing Teams, 200 GP Practices and 50 Nursing Homes. The service provides strategic development for Tissue viability services which encompasses advice, education and support to a population of 515,000 permanent residents and their carers
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
Good basic education, demonstrating high levels of literacy and numeracy Level 3 NVQ in Administration or equivalent experience
Desirable
Previous experience of working in an NHS setting/organisation
Skills & Aptitude Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work to deadlines
Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Demonstrable ability to work well in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to prioritise and work well under pressure to tight deadlines
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 Banham House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)