Hospital Administrator

NHS; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health organization in St. Austell is seeking a part-time Hospital Administrator. This role involves providing administrative support across various hospital departments and requires strong communication skills. Candidates should have basic literacy, numeracy, and administrative experience, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Office. Flexibility for evening, weekend, and bank holiday shifts is essential. This position is vital for enhancing patient care and ensuring efficient hospital operations.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly on telephone and face to face

Education

NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience of working in an administrative setting

Knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar applications

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Hospital Administrator

The closing date is 23 December 2025

We have an opportunity for someone to join our committed administrative team within St Austell Community Hospital.. We have a part time position of 24 hours per week. This role will provide administrative support to all areas within the hospital. The hours covered are 8am - 8pm 7 days a week and this role will include evening; weekend and Bank Holiday cover.

Main duties of the job

To provide full clerical support to various key functions within the hospital setting and/or clinical team.Assist in the continuity of service by working from reception on a rotational basis. Be the first point of contact for all patients, visitors and members of the public attending the hospital / clinic and ensure they are fully assisted as required.To provide administrative functions within a hospital or clinical team setting, supporting a range of services which could include:In-patientDay HospitalOut-patientMinor Injuries UnitX-ray DepartmentA range of clinical teamsTherapy ServicesExternal Partner organisations

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitude

• Ability to communicate clearly on telephone and face to face

Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• NVQ or RSA 2 or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in an administrative setting
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office or similar applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust