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 opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to provide efficient office admin support to integrated safeguarding services (Royal Cornwall Hospital Trusts and Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust).
Main duties of the job
Duties will include managing tasks coming into the adult and children safeguarding inboxes, with supervision form your line manager and to support the interface between Integrated Safeguarding Services, Cornwall Council Safeguarding Team and other partner agencies.
Good working knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and other multi agency professionals in a confidential and sensitive manner is essential. The post holder will be expected to work well in a team but also on their own and be responsible for managing their own workload
This role will include being party to some sensitive and distressing information, the post holder should be aware of this when applying, although full support will be given at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Able to manage and prioritise incoming and outgoing work, correspondence, and emails
Role Requirement
Essential
- Evidence of self-development or training in admin or office practices
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work in a team and be aware of team development and efficient office working
- Ability to liaise with the public and professionals
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to work under pressure and on own initiative
- Able to manage and prioritise incoming and outgoing work, correspondence, and emails
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- RSA III typing/word processing or equivalent ability
- ECDL or equivalent
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This advert is for Integrated Safeguarding Administrator with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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