Job overview

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.

You will be supporting the Risk and Safety Team and additional teams within the Integrated Governance directorate. This is a varied role, providing a comprehensive administrative service that will include the management of work programmes, diaries, meetings and Trust systems relating to staff and finance.  The post holder will be required to manage and prioritise their day-to-day workload and use their initiative, without direct supervision, for routine tasks. This will require good organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and with frequent interruptions.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

The post will act as a first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

The postholder will be required to work with a degree of flexibility to enable attendance at, and support to, committee meetings. This will include the administration and minute-taking of some directorate meetings. They will regularly update the Head of Risk and Safety about workload and workflow. The post holder will ensure prompt attention is given to enquiries from staff, patients, visitors and colleagues from partner agencies.

Working for our organisation

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.