Job Summary
Apprenticeship: Research Administration Hub Apprentice
Apprenticeship: 21 months duration
An opportunity has arisen in Research and Development for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administration Apprentice.
You will have opportunity to develop the skills that help provide a comprehensive and effective administrative service as well as gaining insight into the provision of education and development within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a comprehensive and effective administrative service to support the smooth and efficient running of Research Administration Hub, which is part of the high-quality service delivered by our busy Research & Development Department.
You will be required to work as part of a team, communicating effectively and courteously with a wide range of internal/external personnel.
Please note that we will not be able to shortlist any applicants with more than 50% prior learning/work experience of this apprenticeship standard.
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 - 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.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14,722 to £15,688 a year £15688
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
21 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Knowledge Spa, RCH
Truro
TR1 3HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Job Description
For further information please visit:
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 A* - C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
oIT Literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel
Experience
Desirable
Previous experience of working in an office environment
Essential
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
A good general education
Person Specification
Essential
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills
A good general education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Knowledge Spa, RCH
Truro
TR1 3HD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Knowledge Spa, RCH
Truro
TR1 3HD
Employer's website
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