Job Description

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.
Cornwall Partnership is fully committed to the education and development of our people that enables the delivery of high quality care. To support this aim the Education and Training Team are looking to recruit a part time Education and Training administration assistant.You will have excellent IT, organisational and administrative skills, with a strong commitment to delivering a customer focussed service. You willhave the ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines, the role includes reception duties at the Head office. With a proven track record of working on your own initiative as well as part of an existing team, you will have excellent communication skills and aflexible approach.
This is a substantive post for 22.5 hrs a week.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Education and Training Team to provide a full and comprehensive Education and Development service across Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Support the administration of bookings and data input. To retrieve information from databases as required. To provide a professional service including the manning of Headquarters main reception.
To be an effective team member providing the team with effective and efficient administration support, ensuring that a high quality service is delivered at all times.
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
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-25-804
Job locations
Carew House
Dunmere Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent experience
• Good basic education, including English GCSE or equivalent and maths GCSE or equivalent
• Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Computer literate to ECDL standard or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Administration experience within a busy office environment
• Experience in the use of email and internet
• Good message taking skills relating to telephone work

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent experience
• Good basic education, including English GCSE or equivalent and maths GCSE or equivalent
• Proven use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Computer literate to ECDL standard or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Administration experience within a busy office environment
• Experience in the use of email and internet
• Good message taking skills relating to telephone work

Skills Required