Pharmacy Department Administrator

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro is seeking an experienced pharmacy administration assistant to support the Pharmacy Administration Team Lead and the Education & Training team.

You will handle rostering within the department, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and coordinate meetings while maintaining confidential records to support high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare admin environments.
• Strong communication and confidentiality.
• Experience rostering and recruitment support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to Pharmacy Leadership Team.
• Manage the pharmacy eRoster and workforce records.
• Coordinate meetings and onboarding of staff.
• Support service improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Administrative support

Team coordination

Education

Administrative qualification

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, reliable, and friendly person to join our pharmacy administration team. You will be supporting the Pharmacy Administration Team Lead and the Pharmacy Education & Training team in the administrative duties required within the pharmacy team. The post holder will be a key liaison point for the department, so good communication skills are essential. Supported by the Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the team and will manage the accurate rostering within the department, as well as supporting the recruitment and on-boarding of staff. Pharmacy is a friendly and diverse team to work within. The team manages how medicines are used across the Trust and offers a broad range of experiences to any applicant. This is a full-time post working 37.5 hours per week but flexible working & part-time will be considered., To provide administrative assistance to support the effective and efficient administration of the pharmacy department and support the administrative work of the education and training pharmacy team. The post holder will provide high-quality, confidential and proactive administrative support to the Pharmacy Leadership Team. This position will support the Pharmacy Administration Team Lead by managing the administration of the pharmacy eRoster and supporting the team lead with the smooth running of operational activities by maintaining accurate records, supporting workforce processes, and assisting with service improvement projects. This position ensures that senior managers and clinical leads can operate effectively by managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with the highest level of professionalism. In addition to core administrative duties, the role requires adaptability to respond to changing priorities, problem-solving skills to manage competing demands, and a commitment to upholding the Trust's values and standards. By providing reliable and efficient support, the post holder will enable clinical and managerial teams to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and achieving organisational objectives.
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.