Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working in an administrative setting
- Experience
Experience of managing electronic and paper-based diary / appointment systems
- Personal qualities
Ability to work under pressure in a changing and challenging environment
- Personal qualities
Ability to use initiative when dealing with queries
- Skills and Aptitude
Ability to communicate clearly on telephone and face to face
- Education & Qualifications
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Education & Qualifications
NVQ/RSA 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Healthcare / NHS administrative experience
- Skills and Aptitude
Audio typing
Job overview
To provide full clerical support to various key functions within the hospital setting and/or clinical team. Assist in the continuity of service by working from reception on a rotational basis. Be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital / clinic and ensure they are fully assisted as required. To provide administrative functions within a hospital or clinical team setting, supporting a range of services which could include: Minor Injuries Unit, Out-patient, and In-patient areas.
Main duties of the job
- Duties will include working in various departments including the main reception, working in minor injury unit, out-patient and inpatient areas, working with out-patient and MIU staff and also working within the ward, where you will provide support to the inpatient team working with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
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’
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Hospital Administrator with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrator role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: Working across seven day period. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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