Total 144 job vacancies by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Integrated Older Peoples Services

We are delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity to recruit to the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for Frailty and Older People within the Acute and Emergency care group.

This is a senior band 7 post working at the front door with the Acute Care of the Elderly medical teams and front door therapy teams to holistically assess the older frail patient using their knowledge of Clinical Frailty Scoring and acute care needs to ensure the correct clinical pathways are applied to achieve the best outcomes for this patient group.

You must be passionate about older peoples care and demonstrate a commitment to ensuring a positive journey is achieved by using your specialist knowledge and skills to establish the correct pathway either back out to the community or within acute care where indicated. Avoiding hospital admissions and reducing length of stays is an integral part of this role and your specialist assessment and follow up of the patient’s care will demonstrate the key performance indicators of this role.

You will be expected to work both autonomously and within a team and achieve your Non-medical Nurse prescriber qualification for which you can expect to be fully supported. This role will form part of the foundation for a further career pathway in older people’s services as the care group explore Advanced nurse practitioner nursing roles for the future.

Working within the Integrated Services for Older Peoples and Acute care of the Elderly (ISOP/ACE) Team, you will be responsible for delivering effective comprehensive assessment and management of a designated cohort of complex frail and vulnerable older adults in our acute care services (specifically in the Emergency Department and on the Older Peoples Assessment and Liaison and Frailty Units.

Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.



The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.



The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.



We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.



Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will be lead for the effective integration and adoption of IT & Digital technologies for patient flow and hospital co-ordination. The postholder will work with the eCare Programme, Cornwall IT Services (CITS), clinical and operational leads.

· The postholder will be responsible for leading, inspiring and developing the patient flow workforce to continuously engage with IT & Digital technologies driving improved standards of patient flow and discharge.

· The post holder will lead on the interpretation and implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow, developing policies & procedures to deliver effective bed management processes and discharge across Royal Cornwall Hospitals.
• Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer for specific meetings.
• There may be instances where within the Trust Standing Orders the post holder will need to act with delegated authority on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer.
• The post holder will hold a portfolio of projects to deliver digital transformation which will include financial management in regard to delivering Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP). This will include complex CIP tracking with the savings being delivered in areas outside of the direct control of the post holder.

Working on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer in aligning digital operational behaviours and benefits across the wider Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care System.

· Provide day to day leadership on operational IT & Digital technology adoption, in the context of a pressured large acute hospital setting whilst leading on the implementation of national policy for technologies related to patient flow and discharge.

· Influencing workforce, expenditure and ways of working across multiple care groups with individuals who the post holder does not have direct line management responsibility for.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.



The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.



The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.



We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.



Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 

Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview.




This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

RCHT is a large general hospital with a total of 16 theatres including 4 integrated Integrated suites for laparoscopic surgery. We are due to expand further with a new women’s and children’s wing due to be built.

We have many specialities including Trauma, CEPOD, Upper and Lower GI, Bariatrics, Paediatrics, Vascular, Gynaecology / Gynae Oncology, ENT and Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology and Maternity.

We are a diverse team who work round the clock to support the community of Cornwall plus all our many visitors.

As a unit we recognise that there is a need to ensure that the peri-operative patients are cared for by a group of professionals that have the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement and evaluate patients with related care interventions. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and meet the person specification.

We value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We promote a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.

On site accommodation for first 3 months (single-status) or relocation packages are available if moving from out of county.

Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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This role is expected to fulfil expectations as Theatre Scrub Practitioner in predominantly in Trauma Theatres, Ophthalmology Theatres and General Theatres.

To work as a skilled member of the theatres team, providing knowledgeable assistance to operating surgeons and surgical teams during the full intraoperative pathway.

To deliver high quality patient care and the management of patients during procedures performed under general, regional and local anaesthetic.

To develop skills and speciality-based knowledge to support surgical practice in Theatres following rotation plan in Theatres.

To provide a high standard of compassionate patient-centred care.

To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team.

To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.

To be able to take charge of the given shift for a surgical operating list and a group of patients in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Person-in-charge or Clinical Matron.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-handside 


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 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 


Many of our staff work flexibly inmany different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.


We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity. 



This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

An opportunity has arisen at the RCH for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the porters team. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.

To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to patients, visitors and other departments that will contribute to achieving high quality patient care.

To ensure the service supports the clinical care of patients and respects the privacy and dignity of every patient.

To ensure the health and safety of both the recipients and of those delivering the service.

To contribute towards the development of best practice within the department and to the training of new starters and inexperienced staff.

To assist the Porter Management Team in the development of the service.

To provide a portering service to whole of Royal Cornwall Hospital. Additionally, to provide a portering service to other sites as required.

Due to the service being at times unpredictable, you will be expected to provide a flexible and reactive service.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the team .

You will be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.

To be responsible for a quality service of food and beverages to our patients at ward level, following set procedures and specifications.

To be responsible for kitchen cleaning and the standards of hygiene within the kitchens at ward level and ensuring that the service complies with Food Safety Legislation.

You will ensure that high quality Food Hygiene and cleaning standards are maintained at all times.

You will be required to work within a team and will need good communication skills to maintain working relationships within the team and present a positive and professional image to patients and visitors.

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.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 




This advert closes on Friday 25 Oct 2024

Band 6 Complex Discharge Nurse Specialist

Are you an experienced Staff Nurse looking for a change in direction?

Are you enthusiastic about safe discharge planning for your patients?

The Complex Discharge Team is looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic experienced nurse to join the teams, to ensure the safe, effective, appropriate and timely discharge of patients from hospital. As a registered nurse you will have significant experience in an acute hospital care setting, with extensive knowledge of the discharge process through relevant post-qualification training and experience.

We are committed to providing excellent, person-centred care for our patients, who are always at the heart of what we do. Do you have the passion and enthusiasm required to join us?
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a team of experienced, dedicated nurses who will provide on-going support and training to the right candidate, to support their career progression. We encourage new ideas, innovation and personal development
As the Band 6 within the team, you would be supporting the band 7 and band 6 Complex Discharge Nurses to ensure the timely completion of complex discharge assessments and service provision and have an awareness of complex discharge including, but not limited to continuing health care processes including End of life, Mental capacity, DOLS and safeguarding and Discharge to assess. You will be a self-motivated team player, who will uphold and promote our Trust values. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to confidently liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies involved in the discharge process and provide support and teaching to the wards, attend MDT and lead and signpost on all complex discharge issues in the trust.

You should be confident in completing holistic, nursing needs based assessments as you will be and will also need to be confident liaising with all MDT, patients and their families. This job role includes daily liaison with all clinical ward areas, and excellent communication skills are essential for this post.

You will also support the Clinical Lead Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in developing the complex discharge service, with processes, governance and staffing.

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.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

Principal Cardiac Scientist - Head of Department

We are looking to recruit a new head of the Cardiac department to replace the previous post holder who has left the post for a new developmental opportunity.

This is an exciting time for the care group and our ambitious strategy will require enthusiastic, determined and highly professional individuals that enjoy using quality improvement methodologies to transform services.

Based in the city of Truro, the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides comprehensive healthcare to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Cornwall is a beautiful county which can offer an exceptional quality of life.

Truro itself has excellent schools and colleges and easy access to both Falmouth and Plymouth Universities. With just a short drive you can easily access and enjoy both the north and south coast of Cornwall and the outdoor activities, excellent restaurants, rugged coast and gardens that both have to offer.

The A30 trunk road has been much improved over the last 5 years; there is a good rail service through the county and an excellent airport service from Newquay to many cities throughout the UK and abroad.

PLEASE NOTE: This post currently attracts a fixed term recruitment and retention bonus, details of which can be discussed directly with applicants.

The post-holder will be directly responsible for all aspects of the Cardiac Science Service, providing the technical, managerial leadership and clinical expertise to the Specialist team in all area of cardiac physiology. Delivering all aspects of staffing, quality control, budgetary management, and effective day to day delivery of the cardiac science services for Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and partner organisations.



Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.



The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.



The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.



We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.



Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

Are you interested in supporting the development of evidence based care & new treatments in the speciality area of Haematology? Would you like to work at the forefront of medical and nursing practice through research? If so, we would like to hear from you…

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Cardiovascular portfolio. You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in Cardiology and Stroke and also providing research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of specialist conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.

A central part of the role will be to ensure that you provide excellent research monitoring and care to patients who have consented to participate in research and that the research/clinical teams you work with are appropriately trained, supported and developed within their professional/research roles. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of highly accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies.

Within this post you will develop processes and systems for maximising the recruitment of patients to academic and commercial studies and will ensure that research patients/participants are monitored, supported and receive the highest level of research nursing care. You will work across a range of studies including observational research, novel drug therapy and clinical interventions. Under the direction of the Lead Consultants, Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses you will coordinate the clinical aspects of trials, participate in the recruitment and follow up of patients with responsibility for the assessment, planning and on-going care and safety of the research participants throughout their study journey. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with supervision and guidance of the Team Leader and Senior Research Nurses.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

To participate in the collection, entering, collating and analysing of data for the Intensive Care National Audit Research Centre (ICNARC) and MedICUs data set.

Provide administrative support to the ward based clinical staff.



Contribute to the effective running of the ward by concentrating on tasks which directly support administration systems and procedures.



Provide a reception service on the ward welcoming patients, visitors and staff and dealing with queries both internally and externally to the organisation.



Ensure that the quality of data being managed and processed is of a high standard.

· Monitoring of accuracy of demographic and activity data on the hospital Patient Management System (PAS)

· Assist with the preparation of periodic returns to the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC). This includes correcting and validating all data returns, the continuation of data collection of patients being transferred or discharged from the Critical Care Unit and the presentation of said data

· Collect electronic and other information from ICIP (commonly known as CareVue), patient notes and verbal communication, to enable completion of an audit database

· Analyse Data Validation Reports from ICNARC, and update the database as appropriate

· Assist with research data collection

· Ensure the provision of information for regular audit and management reporting

· Contribute to the monitoring of measurable standard of care such as the quarterly direct care audit and the promotion of the friends and family questionnaire

· Assess and collect levels of care for the critical care minimal data set and the healthcare resource groups to support payment by results

· Take phone calls, maintaining confidentiality and referral to correct party

· Maintain and ensure the accuracy and completion of the hospital PAS information system.

· To provide administrative support and cover for other clerical staff as required

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.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-handside 


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 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 


Many of our staff work flexibly inmany different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.


We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity. 



This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Support our NHS colleagues by joining our IT Service Desk team in Cornwall! We provide a first line service desk to more than 12,000 clinicians and support staff across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, recording and triaging around 140,000 requests and incidents a year.

Our Service Desk team work under pressure every day, so friendliness, great rapport with customers and a robust sense of humour are a definite requirement of this job!

If you have existing skills in standardOffice 365, or better still,N365administration via the nationalNHSmail portal, we want to hear from you. Teams,Active Directory/Azure, office or other productivity apps support or knowledge are a definite bonus, alongside experience of working in afront line support role. We require an excellent standard of verbal, listening and writing skills as you will use multiple forms of communications every day.

In return we can offer you the satisfaction of knowing you're supporting amazing NHS colleagues in their vital work, as well as a job of huge variety within a team of great people.








Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.



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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

These posts are to supplement the current 4 staff already in post. The role is an important part of the delivery of Pre-Assessment for patients waiting for elective surgery. The Elective Surgery Recovery Programme demands that allocation and booking of appointments are of high importance to enable timely Pre-Assessment to take place within the patients surgical pathway. The post holders will be supported to develop the skills required to book the range of clinics that this department provides. An awareness of surgical pathways would be helpful for post-holders along with familiarity with PAS/BEA and MAXIMS. Once competent there is the opportunity to work from home on some days and in the department on others.

To receive electronic referrals to the department for a range of clinics.

To prioritise and book HealthCare Assistant, Nurse and Anaesthetist clinics.

To maintain close and effective communication with the inpatient booking teams and the wider Pre-Assessment team and Anaesthetic, Critical Care and Theatres Care Group.

To troubleshoot and manage queries from patients about their appointments.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-handside 


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 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 


Many of our staff work flexibly inmany different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.


We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity. 



This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

TheSpecialist Unified Communications Engineeris a senior member of the Technical Services team responsible for design, architecture and support of the data and voice network infrastructure. You are expected to be highly skilled and experienced in advanced technologies to also supportandmaintainalloperationalactivitiesof the networkenvironment.



Thepostholderwill reporttotheUnified Communications teamleader andcollaboratedirectlywithothermemberswithin the teamandtechnical servicesdepartment.

Responsible for maintaining infrastructure at high levels of availability, focused on improving infrastructure reliability and addressing recurring issues by recommending and implementing system improvements in line with internal change controls. This is a primary requirement to focus on the day-to-day business as usualdata and voice network infrastructure.

Responsible for completing all assigned tickets within the IT service management system in line with service level agreements and escalating any likely breaches.

Installation, configuration and support of infrastructure equipment.

Technical design and planning of IT architecture.

Responsible for capacity planning, ensuring sufficient resource exist to maintain access to systems in a highly available state.

Responsible for providing technical expertisewithinthe Trusts ITInfrastructurewith expertise:

Local and Wide Area Networking

Wireless LAN infrastructure

Voice communication systems

Load balancing

Cyber Security

Data cabling

Managing infrastructure updates and upgrades with minimal impact.

Lead in the design of future network and security infrastructure environments.

Proactive engagement with projects, providing technical support and ensuring the most efficient use of limited resources.

Work closely with the security team to deal with security related incidents.

Participate in regular on call rota.

Provide technical escalation point for other teams within CITS

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.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

RCHT presents an exciting opportunity for the position of Associate Director of Clinical Governance, a crucial role in the Trust's ongoing improvement efforts. This position is integrated within the Chief Nurse’s Team and reporting to the Director Of Integrated Governance collaborates closely with the Medical Director to oversee all aspects of quality governance. The individual will be responsible for a portfolio that includes Patient Safety, Legal Services, Clinical Effectiveness, Audit and Compliance, Quality Governance, and Risk, thereby enhancing the Trust's overall performance. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned, self-driven leader capable of working independently, exemplifying exceptional performance while embodying the Trust's values and behaviours. They will be dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and patient experiences by establishing and integrating risk management systems, educational strategies, and fostering a culture focused on quality and fairness.



Provide high quality advice and information to the Director Of Integrated Governance, Chief Nurse, Medical Director, Deputy Chief Nurse and the Board of Directors on all matters relating to quality governance.

Develop and influence robust clinical governance policies, procedures and guidelines at an organisational level.

Formulate long term strategic plans in relation to organisational wide quality governance and risk management.

Ensure that all target dates for assurance functions are met.

Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure that all governance is comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines e.g. CQC / NHS Improvement / HSE / NICE / Information Governance Toolkit etc.

Analyse and act on information to proactively manage and deliver NHS targets.



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.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

The maternity safeguarding team are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who can use their initiative to make informed decisions and ability to multitask.

The team provide support, advice and signposting to both patients and staff in relation to adult and child safeguarding concerns, specialising in the pre-birth period and working within the wider integrated safeguarding service to support the undertaking of statutory safeguarding functions.

Support the maternity safeguarding team by undertaking a duty role, supporting in the management of the generic email inbox andtelephone contact for advice.

Provide a visible, accessible presence to staff and patients to support where there are safeguarding concerns.

Provide families that have additional vulnerabilities with support, non-clinical advice and information on a range of issues, whilst inpatients. This will include exposure to distressing information eg. domestic abuse and child abuse.

Building an effective and supportive relationship with patients where there are safeguarding concerns, and those who find it difficult to engaging with services

Support the Safeguarding service in the delivery of mandatory and bespoke safeguarding training sessions and / or learning from experience.

Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Integrated Safeguarding Service including supporting cover with advice calls and referrals during wider team leave and absence

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.

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 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. 


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are currently seeking an enthusiastic Safety Advisor to join the busyHealth & Safety Team on a full time 37.5 hours per week permanent contract.

TheHealth & Safety Teamsupport all care groups and corporate services Trust wide. At the heart of what we do are the people we support who are actively and meaningfully involved in their own departmental services providing acute healthcare service to both the residents of Cornwall and visitors.

The Department was formed in 2012 and now supports around 7,000 people a year across the three main sites. Our work falls into three principal services: Health, Safety and Moving & Handling.

The Safety Advisor post is responsible to the Senior Safety Advisor and is a key post in theSafety section of the wider Health & Safety team.

This customer facing role requires excellent interpersonal and telephone skills, the role includes interaction with internal staff, external agencies and our partners and occasionally members of the public.

The post holder will be responsible for advising on technical matters and assisting with the development and implementation of robust systems and staff as well as maintaining existing processes, within the Safety team, monitoring the organisation and action plans on the specialisms covered by your section of the wider team.

As part of the Professional Practice Team, you will actively participate in supporting Trust staff to carry out risk assessments, investigations, preparing action plans and providing training, in order to reduce the levels of risk.

To promote at all times a positive image of the Health, Safety, Moving and Handling team and the wider Trust.The post holder will support the Senior Safety Advisor with the provision of specialist health and safety advice and guidance, provision of face to face and remote internal training, monitoring and measuring of internal performance to ensure progress against the Trust health and safety strategy and achievement of health and safety objectives and targets as identified in the business plan.

The post holder will help to ensure that the Trust health and safety management systems are maintained, audited and implemented including identifying risk factors, assisting with risk assessments and indicating the necessary measures for the health and safety of working environments in compliance with relevant regulations and policy in force across the Trust.

The post holder will be NEBOSH (or equivalent level 3 in health and safety) qualified or be working towards and once in post will be expected to become a member of a professional body (IOSH) and participate in CPD activities as required.

Day to day supervision will be provided by the Senior Safety Advisor, to ensure that the team are appropriately supported.
The aim of this post is to provide proficient professional safety advice and support on a wide range of subjects.

Provision of advice and guidance to all staff as requested and providing support to the team.

Ensure that the health and safety management systems are maintained audited and implemented including identifying risk factors, risk assessments and indicating the necessary measures for the health and safety of working environments in compliance with statute and Trust policies.

Arrange and/or re-arrange at short notice meetings, training, monitoring and assessments as necessary.

Data entry and text processing of data/information, including data that may have been compiled by others using a variety of Microsoft Office standard application.

Ensure the Health, Safety, Moving and Handling Team are providing reports for Trust wide KPI’s, measuring against team standard work procedures so that timescales are being met in relation to completion of assessments, investigations etc.

Support Senior Safety Advisor with the development and provision of training materials, registers, face to face training and presentations.
Contribute towards the development and implementation of Trust wide health and safety management systems.

The post holder will participate in and be involved with any relevant research, surveys, and audits also ensuring they are up to date with Health & Safety Legislation.

The post holder will potentially travel anywhere within the Trust geographical area, which may sometimes be at short notice.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view 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
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Please note that applications from unqualified candidates is encouraged, as fully funded training can be given. Successful candidates with a level three qualification will be employed at pay band 5, successful unqualified candidates will be employed at pay band 4 until qualified.


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024