Research Administration Apprentice

Overview

Apprenticeship: 21 months duration
An opportunity in Research and Development for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Administration Apprentice.

The Apprenticeship:
Research Administration Hub Apprentice. You will have the 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 the Research Administration Hub, which is part of the high-quality service delivered by our busy Research & Development Department.
• 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. 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. We are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally and to developing our clinical services through research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research-active organisation. The 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.

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Date posted: 16 February 2026

Salary: £14,722 to £15,688 a year

Contract:

Apprenticeship
• Duration: 21 months
• Working pattern:
Full-time

Location:

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

Job responsibilities

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. Flexible working may be offered; discuss at interview.

Essential

• GCSE A* - C in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
• IT literate and experience of using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Practical/Intellectual Skills

• 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 a DBS Disclosure will be sought.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available from the UK government and NHS Employers websites.

Employer details are provided below in the employer section.

Employer details

Employer:

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address:
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Knowledge Spa, RCH, Truro, TR1 3HD

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