Hospital Administrator

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated Administrator to join our team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to make full use of the computer systems after training. A willingness to learn and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes applicants will require for this post.This role will provide essential clerical support to the Minor Injuries/Urgent Treatment Centre in addition to supporting all patients, staff and visitors to the hospital.You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, and you must possess excellent communication skills.The successful candidate will be required to have a good level of education and have experience in Administration and Clerical duties with good customer care skills.You must be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of service. The successful post holder will be expected to cover colleagues in times of sickness and annual leave.Full training will be given on IT systems.A uniform will be provided.Proposed interview date: to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

To greet and direct patients, carers and visitors at reception desks in line with Trust procedures.To register patients in to the Minor Injury Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre.

Maintaining and updating electronic patient records in real-time,following training using training manual and procedures supplied.Answer the telephone in accordance with Department procedure.To understand and be fully competent in a range of administration functions, responsibilities, and duties both routine and non-routine to contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of hospital systems and consultant practice.Supporting and assisting all staff, patients and visitors to site.The ability to prioritise work, use your own initiative and to work as part of a team is essential. The ability to remain calm and present an understanding approach at all times is essential for this post, along with excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.The post holder will demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work, demonstrate their understanding of confidentiality and have a flexible, 'can-do' attitude.

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.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-25-277-A

Job locations

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Barncoose Terrace

Redruth

TR15 3ER


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

  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar applications
  • NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Experience of working in an administrative setting
  • Experience of managing electronic and paper-based diary / appointment systems
  • Experience of using electronic and paper-based information systems

Desirable

  • Healthcare / NHS administrative experience

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use initiative when dealing with queries
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and face to face with a range of people including patients, health & social care professionals and the public
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar applications
  • NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Experience of working in an administrative setting
  • Experience of managing electronic and paper-based diary / appointment systems
  • Experience of using electronic and paper-based information systems

Desirable

  • Healthcare / NHS administrative experience

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use initiative when dealing with queries
  • Attention to detail and confidentiality

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly by telephone and face to face with a range of people including patients, health & social care professionals and the public

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

Barncoose Terrace

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

Barncoose Terrace

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Minor Injury Unit Team Lead

Jenni Fairs

jennifer.fairs@nhs.net

01209318022

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-25-277-A

Job locations

Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

Barncoose Terrace

Redruth

TR15 3ER


Supporting documents

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