Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Deputy Manager - Clinical Administration

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Admin and Clerical
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 14 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2415416


Job summary

Join the Future of Clinical Administration

Clinical administration is changing, and we're leading the way.

Are you an experienced operational leader who is passionate about developing people and driving transformation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly redesigned Clinical Administration Service as a Deputy Manager, helping shape the future of administrative services across Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

Deputy posts are available in;Reception Services, Ward Services and Service CoOrdination.

As part of our ambitious Clinical Administration transformation programme, you'll join a forward-thinking leadership team committed to modernising administrative services, developing career pathways and embracing innovation. You'll work collaboratively with operational, clinical and corporate colleagues to ensure services remain responsive, sustainable and fit for the future.

We're looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of operational management and service improvement. Whether your experience comes from healthcare or another complex organisation, you'll bring the ability to lead teams through change, develop high-performing services and confidently translate strategy into action.

If you're motivated by the opportunity to lead transformation, empower others to succeed and shape services that deliver lasting improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

Transforming services. Reimagining careers. Join us and help shape the future of healthcare.

Main duties of the job

The role provides operational leadership across multiple clinical administration teams and services, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services while leading innovation, continuous improvement and workforce development.

Working alongside the senior operational management team, you'll provide operational leadership across clinical administration services.

You'll play a key role in workforce planning, service performance, transformation and the development of future administrative service models, while creating a positive culture where colleagues feel supported to succeed.

This is far more than a traditional operational management role. You'll help shape service delivery across the organisation, using data and insight to drive performance, leading improvement programmes and supporting the implementation of new technologies and digital solutions. From redesigning processes and improving patient experiences to developing workforce strategies and delivering transformational change, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple services.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Details
Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-8345391

Job locations

Various

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Our recruitment process

To give candidates the opportunity to explore the full range of opportunities available, we are recruiting all Clinical Administration roles through a single recruitment process.

If shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend our Talent Assessment Centre where we'll discuss your preferred locations, working pattern and the roles you'd like to be considered for, helping us find the opportunity that's right for you.

When you apply, you will be applying to the Band 3 Clinical Administration Talent Pool rather than a specific vacancy. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at The Knowledge Spa, Truro, on Saturday 31 October 2026.

The assessment centre will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills, experience and strengths through a variety of activities, while also learning more about our new Clinical Administration Service and the roles available.

During the day, we'll discuss your experience, interests and career aspirations with you and identify which of the available opportunities you would like to be considered for. This allows us to match talented individuals to the roles that best suit their skills, strengths and future ambitions.

We encourage you to apply regardless of your preferred working pattern, and if shortlisted, we'll discuss the opportunities available and the options that best suit your circumstances at the Assessment Centre.

Please reserve Saturday 31 October 2026 in your diary should you be shortlisted, as attendance at the Assessment Centre will be required.

If you're looking for a career where your skills can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Our recruitment process

To give candidates the opportunity to explore the full range of opportunities available, we are recruiting all Clinical Administration roles through a single recruitment process.

If shortlisted, you'll be invited to attend our Talent Assessment Centre where we'll discuss your preferred locations, working pattern and the roles you'd like to be considered for, helping us find the opportunity that's right for you.

When you apply, you will be applying to the Band 3 Clinical Administration Talent Pool rather than a specific vacancy. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at The Knowledge Spa, Truro, on Saturday 31 October 2026.

The assessment centre will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills, experience and strengths through a variety of activities, while also learning more about our new Clinical Administration Service and the roles available.

During the day, we'll discuss your experience, interests and career aspirations with you and identify which of the available opportunities you would like to be considered for. This allows us to match talented individuals to the roles that best suit their skills, strengths and future ambitions.

We encourage you to apply regardless of your preferred working pattern, and if shortlisted, we'll discuss the opportunities available and the options that best suit your circumstances at the Assessment Centre.

Please reserve Saturday 31 October 2026 in your diary should you be shortlisted, as attendance at the Assessment Centre will be required.

If you're looking for a career where your skills can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant subject
  • Post graduate management and/or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in operational management within healthcare or a complex organisation
  • Budget management, variance analysis and efficiency delivery
Shortlisting
Desirable
  • Project management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in digital transformation
  • Business case development and benefits realisation
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant subject
  • Post graduate management and/or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in operational management within healthcare or a complex organisation
  • Budget management, variance analysis and efficiency delivery
Shortlisting
Desirable
  • Project management qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in digital transformation
  • Business case development and benefits realisation
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

Various

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Various

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)