Senior Administrator

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 and 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 county wide 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.

Only open to current NHS employees 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 Partnership NHS 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.

Person specification Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Good basic education, demonstrating high levels of literacy and numeracy
• Level 3 NVQ in Administration or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of working in an NHS setting/organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrable ability to work well in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

• Able to prioritise and work well under pressure to tight deadlines

Opportunities for Development and Benefits

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. The following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff, including:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.