NHS

Receptionist/Admin Assistant


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Pay24,937.00 - 26,598.00 / year
LocationRedruth/England
Employment typePart-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9201-26-0359?language=en&page=629&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have an exciting opportunity for a cheerful, friendly and patient focused individual to join our team of experienced and efficient Receptionist/Admin Assistants and the wider administrative and clerical team at The Bassett Unit, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, supporting the Kerrier Community Mental Health Team and Dementia in Older People's Mental Health Service.The post holder should demonstrate a caring and sensitive approach to their work and be able to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, patients, carers, the general public and representatives from other hospitals and organisations.This is a part-time post working 22.5 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday, 8.45 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

      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.

      Main duties of the job

      The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive service as part of the administration team, the Receptionist/Admin Assistant will provide the public face of the Integrated Community Mental Health Team (ICMHT) and Dementia in Older People's Mental Health Service (DOPMH) assisting service users, their families and carers, and all other professionals, as well as providing general reception duties, taking telephone calls, and using electronic systems, with a high degree of accuracy, always ensuring efficient and effective levels of service, on a daily basis.

      There will be extensive liaison with service users, GP's, clinical staff within the service and the general public, providing an excellent customer service to facilitate efficient and sensitive communication. Information received may be of a confidential or sensitive nature and will require courteous and diplomatic handling.

      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.

      Details

      Date posted

      19 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      201-26-323

      Job locations

      The Bassett Unit, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

      Barncoose Terrace

      Redruth

      TR15 3ER


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

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

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

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

      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Experience

      Essential

      • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
      • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification
      • Previous clerical/admin/reception experience
      • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or relevant equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Experience of providing administrative support within a healthcare setting

      Skills and Aptitude

      Essential

      • Good written communication skills including spelling, grammar and attention to detail
      • Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word
      Person Specification

      Qualifications and Experience

      Essential

      • RSA III Word-Processing or equivalent qualification or experience
      • GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification
      • Previous clerical/admin/reception experience
      • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or Customer Service or relevant equivalent experience

      Desirable

      • Experience of providing administrative support within a healthcare setting

      Skills and Aptitude

      Essential

      • Good written communication skills including spelling, grammar and attention to detail
      • Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft - Outlook, Excel, Word

      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 details

      Employer name

      Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Bassett Unit, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

      Barncoose Terrace

      Redruth

      TR15 3ER


      Employer's website

      https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Bassett Unit, Camborne Redruth Community Hospital

      Barncoose Terrace

      Redruth

      TR15 3ER


      Employer's website

      https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

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