Research Administration Apprentice

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Research Administration Apprentice

The closing date is 01 March 2026

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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.

• 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.

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.

Details of the role and contact information are provided below.

16 February 2026

Other

£14,722 to £15,688 a year

Apprenticeship

21 months

Full‑time

156‑7753309

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Knowledge Spa, RCH, Truro, TR1 3HD

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospital, Knowledge Spa, RCH, Truro, TR1 3HD

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Research Operational Service Manager

Darren Beech

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.

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.