Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Department of Postgraduate Medical Education for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will be expected to develop the skills to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service; to support the smooth and efficient running of Postgraduate Education Services. You will be required to work as part of a team, communicating effectively and courteously with a wide range of internal and external personnel.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be expected to develop the skills to provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the efficient delivery of Postgraduate Medical Education. You will be required to work as part of a team, communicating effectively and courteously with a wide range of internal and external personnel.
About Us
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 and 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.
Details
* Date posted: 02 March 2026
* Pay scheme
* Salary: £14,722 a year per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 18 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 156-7729751-A
* Job locations:
o Cornwall Postgraduate Education Centre
o Royal Cornwall Hospital
o Truro, TR1 3LJ
Job Responsibilities
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* 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.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* GCSE Grade 9‑4 in Maths and English
* Experience of Microsoft packages – Word & Excel
Essential Experience
* Confident in use of Social Media
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in an office
* Previous experience of using MS Teams
Practical & Intellectual Skills
* A good general education
* Good communication & interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills
Disposition / Attitude
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Able to work as part of a team
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will be subject to a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Please see UK Visas and Immigration for guidance.
Employer Details
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Cornwall Postgraduate Education Centre, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro – TR1 3LJ
Website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
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