Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Administration
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 156-8346688
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Penzance
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Administrators
Band 3
Job overview
Clinical administration is changing, and we're leading the way.
We're transforming the way administrative services are delivered and creating exciting new career opportunities.
Our newly redesigned clinical administration service has been built around development, innovation and opportunity. With dedicated training, clear career pathways and access to a wide range of experiences, you'll have the support you need to develop professionally while making a real difference to patients, colleagues and services every day.
We currently have a range of Band 3 Clinical Administration opportunities available, including:
- Ward Administrator
- Reception Administrator
Each role offers something different, but all provide the opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking service where collaboration, development and excellent service are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our Clinical Administration Service, you'll join a modern workforce built around innovation, development and opportunity. With clear progression pathways, specialist expertise and opportunities to develop new skills, you'll be part of a team helping shape the future of healthcare administration.
If you're highly organised, proactive and enjoy turning challenges into solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Transforming services. Reimagining careers. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare administration.
Main duties of the job
Whether you're an experienced administrator or looking to bring transferable skills from customer service, hospitality, retail, finance or another fast-paced environment, we're looking for organised, motivated and people-focused individuals who want to build a rewarding career in healthcare administration.
We recognise that flexibility is important
With vacancies available across Treliske Hospital, Pydar House, St Austell Surgical Hub, St Michael's Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital, we're recruiting to a wide range of full-time and part-time opportunities within our Clinical Administration Service.
We offer a variety of working patterns, including weekday-only roles, rotational 7-day services, evening and weekend opportunities. Whatever your circumstances, we'd encourage you to apply.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high‑quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our recruitment process
To give candidates the opportunity to explore the full range of opportunities available, we are recruiting all Clinical Administration roles through a single recruitment process.
If shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend our Talent Assessment Centre where we'll discuss your preferred locations, working pattern and the roles you'd like to be considered for, helping us find the opportunity that's right for you.
When you apply, you will be applying to the Clinical Administration Talent Pool rather than a specific vacancy. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at The Knowledge Spa, Truro, on Saturday 31 October 2026.
The assessment centre will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills, experience and strengths through a variety of activities, while also learning more about our new Clinical Administration Service and the roles available.
During the day, we'll discuss your experience, interests and career aspirations with you and identify which of the available opportunities you would like to be considered for. This allows us to match talented individuals to the roles that best suit their skills, strengths and future ambitions.
We encourage you to apply regardless of your preferred working pattern, and if shortlisted, we'll discuss the opportunities available and the options that best suit your circumstances at the Assessment Centre.
Please reserve Saturday 31 October 2026 in your diary should you be shortlisted, as attendance at the Assessment Centre will be required.
If you're looking for a career where your skills can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience in administration
- Experienced in using excellent communication skills on the telephone, face to face and through electronic communications
- Previous experience in an administrative role
Shortlisting
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and NHS data protection policies
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clinical Administration Project Team
- Job title
- Clinical Administration Project Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
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