Total 144 job vacancies by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is continuing its digital and clinical transformation journey that will change the way in which we deliver care across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and the South West Peninsula. eCare, the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme will underpin everything we do for our patients, our people, and our communities.

The Lead eLearning Developer will report to the Digital Training Manager. You will be part of a wider Training Team with approximately 20 staff who will be training, educating and coaching staff on the digital systems across Cornwall. These roles will provide managerial resource to the eLearning developers and help manage, develop and deliver business as usual and eCare eLearning.

Applicants should expect to be primarily office based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske site, Truro but travel to other sites may be necessary.

Unfortunately, due to budgetary constraints we are unable us to support visa sponsorship for this role.

The recruiting panel will therefore only be able to consider applications from candidates that already possess the right to work in the UK for the duration of the eCare programme.

The post holder will work collaborativelywiththeTrust's Clinical staff, subject matter experts, project managers and Digital IT Trainers from across Health Care and Social care in Cornwall, regarding course content andimplementationwithconsideration forfuture deployment on virtual/ mobile platforms.

Manage the growing portfolio of e-learning and prioritise the process for all e- learning requests, working with theteamtoensure deadlines aremetwithinagreedtimeframes.

The post holder willdevelop mandatory training e-learning courses inline with the Trust's annual requirements.



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.

Working within the e-learning team the post holder will develop, review and maintain professional e-learning courses.These coursesarecriticaltopatient careenabling clinical front line staff to undertake essential clinical training in a timely manner, ensuring they have access to key clinical systems such as eCare, MAXIMS, EPMA and OCEANO at the point of patient care.

You will also be responsible for designing non clinical eLearning packages, website development, as well as developing innovative ways of delivery and engaging learners.

You will work with the customer and subject matter expert(s), to analyse, understand and document their training needs, and guide the customer through the mediums available and negotiate the best possible solution

You will also be responsible for managing a section of the eLearning developers


This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Paediatric Hearing Screeners to provide a Hearing Screening Service across Cornwall.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children in a Health environment, who will receive full training for all aspects of the screening process. A knowledge of audiology would be an advantage but not essential.

We test the hearing of neonates, pre-school children and school age children, in a variety of venues.

The post is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital but you will regularly cover clinics throughout Cornwall with supervision and support provided by the Clinical Lead at Royal Cornwall Hospital's NHS Trust and the Newborn Hearing Screening Manager.

To undertake hearing screening of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and in patient’s homes in the Community, complying with National protocols.

To provide hearing assessment for school age children in the County, andscreening for school entry children.

To assess the hearing of the Paediatric population in Acute and Communityclinics.

To accurately record data onto National and Local databases, producing and analysing reports.

To provide support and training for Health Visitors and other health professionals.

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 22 Jul 2024

Are you a compassionate, resilient and organised individual with excellent clerical skills looking for an opportunity to work in a corporate team dedicated to supporting patients, relatives and service users, and Trust staff, in resolving complaints and concerns related to Trust services, and in improving the experience of patients, carers, families and service users?

The Patient Experience Team is seeking an Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support for complaints handling and patient engagement faculties. The Patient Experience Administrator will work closely with the other members of the wider Patient Experience Team and other Corporate and Care Group Governance teams, and have direct contact with patients and their families.

The role requires someone who is calm, well organised, a good communicator who is resilient and able to speak to worried, anxious or distressed clients on the telephone.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week, This is a hybrid role with a requirement to be on site and work remotely every week.



The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support for complaints handling processes and patient and family feedback.

The post-holder will be required to have previous administrative/secretarial experience, in a position with a customer care focus, preferably in the NHS or similar.

The post-holder should have proven experience of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word Excel, Powerpoint) and a good standard of general education, including GSCE grade A-C in English and Maths. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience is also required.

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate good analytical and judgement skills, the ability to apply critical reasoning to the interpretation of information, and sound planning and organisational skills related to own work, for example, planning of straightforward tasks which may be ongoing such as reoccurring meetings and diary appointments.

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 Monday 22 Jul 2024

The postholder will lead the two areas of clinical effectiveness and compliance across the Trust to ensure that workstreams and programmes are planned and carried out effectively and will work directly with all levels of staff and varied areas across the Trust.

The postholder will be responsible for strategic and operational management of Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance, leading and developing the teams, developing strategy, ensuring implementation and that national and local performance targets are met, and will contribute to corporate and national policies and strategy.

A 12 month secondment may also be considered. Please can candidates specify preference.

The post holder will have full management responsibility for theClinical Effectiveness and Compliance Team

The post holder will work closely with all care groups and in particular the Chief Medical Officer’s team.

The post holder will be responsible for Developing, managing and leading the implementation of a coordinated approach to clinical audit, effectiveness including NICE guidance, GIRFT and mortality.

Provide and present complex and comprehensive reports to the Trust’s Clinical Effectiveness and Mortality Review Oversight groups.

Produce and analyse regular reports to the Trust Board’s subcommittees and sub-groups and within the Governance System, on clinical effectiveness and compliance.

Provide expert guidance on existing and new legislation pertaining to clinical effectiveness and compliance requirements.

Provide robust intelligence and triangulation which enables continuous review of clinical effectiveness and compliance

Regularly undertake and facilitate audit and clinical effectiveness projects and to develop services from research and best practice guidance.

Manage and continue to develop, and implement the policies and protocols that sit in the Clinical Effectiveness and Compliance portfolios.

Maintain the oversight of the Trust’s statement of purpose in relation to the CQC, maintaining the Trust’s registration.

for a full list of duties please see the job description

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 Monday 22 Jul 2024

Are you an aspiring Director of Midwifery? Are you a motivated and dynamic experienced senior midwife, keen to develop and ready for your next exciting opportunity? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our midwifery leadership team as the Deputy Director of Midwifery.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Midwifery Leadership Team here at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. We are seeking someone really special to join our fast paced, progressive team which was rated ‘Good’ overall by the CQC during their last inspection.

The post holder will assist the Director of Midwifery, Clinical Director, Maternity Clinical Lead, and the Maternity General Manager to ensure that divisional and corporate objectives in relation to the workforce, service delivery, clinical quality, safety, and financial control, are carried out.Deputise for the Director of Midwifery where appropriate.

Ensure women and their families are at the centre of care, implementing necessary service improvements to ensure maternity care provision is responsive to womens needs and the care is of the highest standards.







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.

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: 

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

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 Thursday 18 Jul 2024

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable person to work with the service. As part of a team of 14, you will be helping to provide an efficient and comprehensive secretarial service to our team of healthcare professionals. Experience of providing administrative support is essential.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage; however, full training will be given on our in-house IT systems.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent organisation skills, the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and an ability to prioritise and problem solve. The role ideally suits candidates looking for a career in healthcare administration with a keenness to learn.

Applicants should display excellent communication skills as the post holder will be liaising with staff at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join our team with hybrid models of work available.

To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to clinical staff using a range of secretarial procedures in accordance with the processes.

To contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of consultant practice and hospital systems.

To be flexible to provide cover for colleagues as necessary as directed by the Team Coordinator and Clinical Admin Lead.

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.

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: 

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

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 17 Jul 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 Thursday 4 Jul 2024

This is an exiting opportunity to work with the Kernow Accommodation hub who is supporting Cornwall's NHS accommodation demands. We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined and highly professional individual who can lead, support, motivate with exceptional communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

This post holder is responsible for a growing portfolio of staff accommodation and housing in multiple locations across Cornwall providing shared, self-contained, and family accommodation of significant and increasing scale to meet the diverse needs of recruits and existing staff of the Trusts to support the development and maintenance of the sustainable workforce needed to provide healthcare services in Cornwall.

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 Thursday 4 Jul 2024

If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our Trauma Unit?

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for a Registered Nurse to join our committed team on the Trauma Unit. The Trauma Unit is a 54 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic unit, which cares for patients that pre-operative and post-operative; the Trauma Unit has a fantastic MDT approach and a wide variety of patients.

We are seeking applications from nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop.



To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.

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 ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse 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.

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.

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: 

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

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 3 Jul 2024

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has embarked on the challenging and exciting task of implementing a new inventory system aiming to have better practices and visibility of stock control, reducing costs, and increasing patient safety through the Scan4Safety initiative.

We are looking for a pro-active, organised, self-motivated and ambitious Stock Controller to join our Inventory Management Team.

The candidate will have excellent IT skills, experience in IT stock control Systems and Microsoft packages, great communication skills and be able to work as part of a team or independently.

This is a full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00).

The successful candidate will be a key player in maintaining the stock control management in our Theatres areas using our Ingenica 360 Inventory system. Tasks will include daily communication with clinicians and suppliers, management of all tracked to patient products and implementation of the new system across new areas.

The post requires the ability for frequent prolonged periods of concentration with the ability to respond and deal with complex and urgent situations as they arise. The post-holder should be able to work on their own initiative, working independently with minimal supervision.

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 3 Jul 2024

Further Service reviews have highlighted the need for extra cleaning support at our Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro.

Healthcare Cleaning Professionals are a key part of keeping our clinical areas safe.

Applicants must be:
• Passionate about cleanliness!
• Champions of Infection Control
• Professional and efficient
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• ‘Customer’ focused

With a keen eye for detail in a clinical environment

These are full-time posts working 37.5 hours per week as follows:
• 3pm - 11pm Monday to Friday (enhanced rates apply between 8pm and 6am*)
• 10pm - 6am Monday to Friday (enhanced rates apply between 8pm and 6am*)

* £16.14 per hour

If the above do not exactly match your availability there may be an opportunity to be flexible around start/finish times and days of work.

For further information please contact Charlotte Wakeham, Domestic Services Manager (07818 528 364)



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 2 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Senior Research Nurse working on our exciting Haematology research study portfolio.

You will be responsible for delivering and clinically managing your own portfolio of academic and commercial research studies in these specialty areas and also providing expert research support to investigators. This post will enable you to gain clinical knowledge and skills around a variety of conditions through working closely with the consultants and specialist nurses and multi-disciplinary teams.



Research Department

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust has a well-established research infrastructure running in excess of 300 studies across many specialities across the three Trust sites and also provides an outreach research service into the community. The growth in our research, development and innovation culture within the Trust has seen a year on year increase in the number of studies being carried out, bringing equality of research opportunities to our local population. As a department we see research as key in developing and innovating safe and effective care for patients and the research teams are at the forefront of this process.

Although your main focus will be within the mentioned specialties, you will be joining a wider dynamic team of over 100 research staff who, across the acute and community sectors recruited in excess of 4000 patients in Cornwall in the last financial year. Each year we aim to expand our portfolio to open studies in areas within the Trust that are new to research, increase our local research portfolio and attract further research to our sites.

If you think you could fulfil this position and wish to become part of this dynamic team, we would like to hear from you.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week.

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 2 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated ACC Clinical Coder to join our highly experienced and friendly Clinical Coding team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust in Cornwall.

You will need to be able to demonstrate an extensive understanding of both ICD-10 and OPCS 4 classifications, complex coding rules and the application of national clinical coding standards.

As a department we can offer clinical coders a comprehensive training and development structure through strong leadership, an in-house training programme delivered through a Terminology and Classifications Delivery Service Approved Clinical Coding Trainer, and CPD for clinical coders and ACC coders, developing existing skills and learning new ones.


We have 2 full-time vacancies available. Remote or hybrid working will be available to the successful candidate for up to 50% of their working week. Our Trust is currently transitioning from a hybrid to an electronic way of working, this will enable to increase the remote working options in the future.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM EXPERIENCED ACC CLINICAL CODERS.

To provide an efficient, reliable and responsive clinical coding service to Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. This will include extracting information from various clinical documents and translating into diagnostic and procedure coding, data collection, participating in coding audits and the provision of high quality information required by the trust in a timely and accurate manner.

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 Monday 1 Jul 2024

We are looking for an existing or aspiring Ward Leader to lead and manage our acute care of the Elderly ward specializing in high quality dementia care.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent clinical and emotional care to support the ward’s inpatients, whilst taking overall clinical and managerial responsibility for the Ward. You will be supported by a Clinical Matron linked directly to the Ward. This role requires you to be flexible, resilient, and forward thinking.

If you have a dynamic and compassionate approach with excellent leadership and management skills and would like to join our team ,we would love to hear from you.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours per week (days, nights, bank holidays & weekends). Fixed Term / Secondment for 12 months.

Requirements of this role include;

Proven experience in managing a care delivery team (ideally a multi-professional team).

A commitment to the highest standards of clinical care, supporting older people in the acute hospital.

The ability to work well under pressure in a complex changing and sometimes challenging environment.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, being able to prioritise demanding workloads to meet deadlines.

A willingness to work in ward staffing numbers to support clinical practice, and safe staffing as appropriate.

Experience of working in the specialty of dementia and care of the older person, would be a significant advantage. Flexibility is essential to ensure senior cover of this busy ward environment 24 hours a day.

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 Wednesday 26 Jun 2024

Applications are invited for the Consultant in Cardiology post. This post is within the Cardiology Department - Acute and Emergency Medicine (AEM) care group of the Royal Cornwall Hospital,

Truro. We are currently a team of 11 substantive full-time Cardiologists, 1 part-time substantive consultant and 2 NHS Fixed Term Locums. We aim to employ 2 further substantive Cardiologists to take us to 15 full-time Consultantsdelivering the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Cardiology service.



This post is principally designed to support delivery of non-interventional Cardiology services, specifically Cardiac Imaging, Inherited Cardiac Conditions and Heart Failure and devices. A combination of either is appropriate. Applicants should have a broad training in all aspects of Cardiology. The candidate will be expected to take part in the General Cardiology service on the wards and in out-patients.



Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share, while recognising that the full-time post attracts up to a 12 PA job plan.



The on-call rota is manned by 7 Interventional Cardiologists only with no separate General Cardiology on-call. The non-interventional Cardiologists deliver comprehensive weekend ward rounds including visits to the Acute Medical Unit to review new referrals. There is no general medical commitment.

Inpatients are managed on CIU and Roskear wards and the CCU, although there are also outlying patients. The Cardiologists are responsible for the clinical management of all patients on the CCU and CIU and cardiology patients on Roskear.

During this week, you will have responsibility for the clinical management of patients on CCU and CIU all day on Mondays and in the mornings for the rest of the week, with cath lab sessions and/or outpatient clinics in the afternoon.

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 developing 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

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed



Additional requirements

The post-holder must have a valid UK driving licence, access to transport and the ability to travel within and outside of the county, sometimes at short notice, when required.






This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024