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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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 opportunity has arisen in the Infection Prevention and Control team for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administrator.
Your main role will be to support the mandatory surgical site surveillance submissions and mandatory infection data.
You will have opportunity to develop the skills that help provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service as well as gaining an understanding of how the infection prevention and control services supports the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the data gathering and submission to the National UKHSA surgical site surveillance systems.
* To provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of the integrated Infection Prevention and Control team.
* You will be required to work as part of a team, communicating effectively and courteously with a wide range of internal/external personnel.
* Maintain databases and electronic systems, extracting data as required.
Employer Information
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.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
Application Requirements
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026.
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