Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Trust HQ as a Executive Assistant . This role is integral to the smooth running of the department by working closely with the Executive Assistants and Executive Directors. 

The role will provide high level, efficient and quality administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nursing officer. In this role you will co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the Executive Director's office in a professional, efficient and confidential manner.

Main duties of the job

To organise and prioritise emails/correspondence, action/respond to or redirect as appropriate.  Be alert to any urgent correspondence/emails and requests for information. 

Be responsible for managing the arrangements for meetings initiated by the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nursing Officer.  Proactively manage the whole process, including timely preparation and dissemination of agendas for executive meetings chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nursing Officer. Demonstrate a high level of skill and competency when arranging, attending and taking minutes of meetings at all levels.  

Be responsible for the line management of a team of three administrative staff for the deputies to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Nursing Officer including appraisals and attendance management.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.