Clinical Administrators


Location
Truro, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
Profession
Administrator, Ward clerk, Receptionist, Administrative assistant, Appointments administrator
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
25 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Shortlisting

    Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience in administration

  • Shortlisting

    Experienced in using excellent communication skills on the telephone, face to face and through electronic communications

  • Shortlisting

    Previous experience in an administrative role

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Shortlisting

    Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and NHS data protection policies

Job overview

Join the Future of Clinical Administration

Clinical administration is changing, and we're leading the way.

We're transforming the way administrative services are delivered and creating exciting new career opportunities.

Our newly redesigned clinical administration service has been built around development, innovation and opportunity. With dedicated training, clear career pathways and access to a wide range of experiences, you'll have the support you need to develop professionally while making a real difference to patients, colleagues and services every day.

We currently have a range of Band 3 Clinical Administration opportunities available, including:

  • Booking Administrator
  • Reception Administrator
  • Ward Administrator
  • General Office Administrator

Each role offers something different, but all provide the opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking service where collaboration, development and excellent service are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our Clinical Administration Service, you'll join a modern workforce built around innovation, development and opportunity. With clear progression pathways, specialist expertise and opportunities to develop new skills, you'll be part of a team helping shape the future of healthcare administration.

If you're highly organised, proactive and enjoy turning challenges into solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Transforming services. Reimagining careers. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare administration.

Main duties of the job

Whether you're an experienced administrator or looking to bring transferable skills from customer service, hospitality, retail, finance or another fast-paced environment, we're looking for organised, motivated and people-focused individuals who want to build a rewarding career in healthcare administration.

We recognise that flexibility is important

With vacancies available across Treliske Hospital, Pydar House, St Austell Surgical Hub, St Michael's Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital, we're recruiting to a wide range of full-time and part-time opportunities within our Clinical Administration Service.

We offer a variety of working patterns, including weekday-only roles, rotational 7-day services, evening and weekend opportunities. Whatever your circumstances, we'd encourage you to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our recruitment process

To give candidates the opportunity to explore the full range of opportunities available, we are recruiting all Clinical Administration roles through a single recruitment process.

If shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend our Talent Assessment Centre where we'll discuss your preferred locations, working pattern and the roles you'd like to be considered for, helping us find the opportunity that's right for you.

When you apply, you will be applying to the Clinical Administration Talent Pool rather than a specific vacancy. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at The Knowledge Spa, Truro, on Saturday 31 October 2026.

The assessment centre will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills, experience and strengths through a variety of activities, while also learning more about our new Clinical Administration Service and the roles available.

During the day, we'll discuss your experience, interests and career aspirations with you and identify which of the available opportunities you would like to be considered for. This allows us to match talented individuals to the roles that best suit their skills, strengths and future ambitions.

We encourage you to apply regardless of your preferred working pattern, and if shortlisted, we'll discuss the opportunities available and the options that best suit your circumstances at the Assessment Centre.

Please reserve Saturday 31 October 2026 in your diary should you be shortlisted, as attendance at the Assessment Centre will be required.

If you're looking for a career where your skills can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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This advert is for Clinical Administrators with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrator, Ward clerk, Receptionist, Administrative assistant, Appointments administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.

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