Job overview
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.
An exciting, rare opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic, friendly Admin Team for Community Specialist Palliative Care, supporting the Community Specialist Palliative Care Countywide Team.
The main role is managing referrals from Consultants, GPs and other healthcare professionals.
The role involves organising meetings, data collection, occasional making and receiving telephone calls, ordering equipment and office supplies.
You will need to be computer literate. You will be required to work using your own initiative with the ability to organise and prioritise work efficiently. You must be able to communicate well and have an adaptable and flexible attitude to your work.
The vacancy will be based at Liskeard Hospital, 15 hrs/week to be worked flexibly, to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main 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
- Administration experience including knowledge of computer applications
- Able to work to deadlines, manage own workload, prioritise and work independently and remotely.
- Ability to liaise with the public and other professionals and provide guidance for more junior members of the admin team.
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- NVQ 3 Business Administration or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Minute taking
- Good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths
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This advert is for Community Specialist Palliative Care Administrator with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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