Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Administrator to join our Tissue Viability Team. We are seeking an experienced, motivated administrator with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to managing a varied and sometimes pressurised workload.
You will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the service, working closely with clinical colleagues and providing high-quality administrative support. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment.
The successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, IT and time-management skills, along with the ability to work independently and proactively without direct supervision. A positive, adaptable approach and the confidence to manage competing demands are essential.
If you are an organised and reliable administrator who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and contributing to patient-focused services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key foundation member in initiating and updating smooth operational administrative systems and provide an efficient and effective secretarial service for the Tissue Viability Team. Part of this role will include co-ordinating meetings, teleconference calls. Each member of the team is required to be flexible in contributing to the overall Trust agenda and in responding to changes in both management agenda and priorities. The content of the post will be subject to continuing review in discussion between the post holder and line manager.
The Tissue Viability Service provides a countywide service to Cornwall and covers community Hospitals, 30 District Nursing Teams, 200 GP Practices and 50 Nursing Homes. The service provides strategic development for Tissue viability services which encompasses advice, education and support to a population of 515,000 permanent residents and their carers
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’.
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.
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This advert is for Senior 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 16 Jun 2026.
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