
Job overview
The Office Administrator plays a key role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of hospital services by providing efficient administrative and clerical support to clinical and operational teams. Working within a busy healthcare environment, the post holder will undertake a range of duties including managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, handling telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries, and supporting appointment and data systems. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors, ensuring a professional and compassionate service is delivered at all times.
Main duties of the job
To provide a consistent and high standard of patient care whilst working under pressure Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service. Work to a high standard whilst incurring frequent interruptions and to communicate important information efficiently and effectively to a wide range of staff. Medical Report Transcription Transcription of all directly dictated or recorded reports. This work demands high levels of confidentiality and accuracy. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, to produce accurate transcription to enable medical diagnosis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Typing or Word Processing Qualification
Desirable
- Good communication and able to prioritise.
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This advert is for Office Administrator - Neurophysiology 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 pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term Contract of 1 Year). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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