Medical Staffing Assistant

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS community trust in Bodmin is seeking a Medical Staffing Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to managers and staff. Responsibilities include supporting medical staff recruitment, managing schedules, and being the main contact for administrative queries. Ideal candidates will have experience in a medical staffing environment and strong IT skills. The role offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of a Medical Staffing environment.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous experience of ESR.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment process for medical staff.
• Be the initial point of contact for medical staff queries.
• Manage the rostering solution for Resident Doctors.

Skills

Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Good standard of education including English Language and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent experience

Appropriate entry qualification in using PC systems or equivalent

Job description

Medical Staffing Assistant

The closing date is 10 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Staffing Assistant to join our team.

In this role you will provide a full and comprehensive administrative support to managers and staff within the Medical Directorate and assist with the administration of the Medical Staffing Department within Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

This post will provide support on medical administration issues with responsibility for a wide range of tasks and systems and will provide information and advice. You will also undertake the operational recruitment of Medical Staff for the Trust.

You will need to have an organised and methodical manner, whilst managing competing demands on your time, as you will be the first point of contact for all queries and requests into the department relating to medical administration.

Main duties of the job

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.

• Support the recruitment process for Medical staff
• Be the initial point of contact for medical staff with queries, on such matters as terms and conditions of service, policies, employment legislation.
• Manage the rostering solution for Resident Doctors to ensure current rotas are correct.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of complex work streams within agreed specifications, timelines and budgets.
• To have knowledge and understanding of National Terms & Conditions for Medical & Dental Staff. To prepare Work Schedules, determine starting salaries, leave entitlement and other terms and conditions for junior staff in line with 2016 Junior Doctor Terms and Conditions and ensure adherence to the timelines set out in the Code of Practice
• To oversee the management of leave for all Medical Staff

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitude

• Developed IT skills in Microsoft Office systems including Word and Excel.

Education / Qualifications

• Good standard of education including English Language and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent experience
• Appropriate entry qualification in using PC systems or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and abilities

• Previous experience of a Medical Staffing environment.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous experience of ESR.

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

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working