Total 144 job vacancies by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Have you ever thought of joining a self-motivated, productive team of dedicated people? Interested in an administrative job with a difference?

The Outpatient Booking Services within the Royal Cornwall Hospital, is looking to appoint a member of staff, working as part of a team of outpatient advisers. The post holder will co-ordinate referrals and the placement of new and follow-up appointments over a range of specialties. It is a very busy and demanding area to work.

The role of Outpatient Booking Coordinator will ensure processing is in line with the Trust’s Access Policy that patients are treated in a timely and effective manner and support the delivery of patient’s rights to access health services within maximum wait times.

You will need to have excellent communications skills and be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way. You must be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, whilst always maintaining patient confidentiality. You must be confident, diplomatic and able to work in a busy environment with a pleasant and caring disposition. You will be required to have a good level of education and have some experience and knowledge of the NHS.

Reliability and ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and precision is of extreme importance.

The post holder will need to check patient details against a range of data sets to ensure a high level of data quality. Attention to detail is crucial.

To contribute to the provision of a quality outpatient appointment service and the effective delivery of patient care.

Ensure all outpatient clinics are fully utilised and cancelled slots filled effectively

To ensure all patients are communicated with efficiviey and efficiently

Receive, access, co-ordinate and book outpatient appointments for patients using knowledge of clinical specialities to ensure patients are booked into the correct appointment slot together with any required diagnostic test.

To be fully conversant in the use of the specialised cancer database and the need for accurate inputting of appropriate information

Ensuring patients are booked according to clinical urgency and RTT chronology.

Ensure validation of RTT patient pathways is undertaken at time of adding to the waiting list.

Communicate and escalate any shortfalls in capacity to the clinical Care Groups and ensure additional capacity is fully utilised and appropriately communicated to patients.

This post is working full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30om from Pydar House in Truro.

Please note this position is not available to work from home.

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 Thursday 23 May 2024

Have you ever thought of joining a self-motivated, productive team of dedicated people? Interested in an administrative job with a difference?

The Outpatient Booking Services within the Royal Cornwall Hospital, is looking to appoint a member of staff, working as part of a team of outpatient advisers. The post holder will co-ordinate referrals and the placement of new and follow-up appointments over a range of specialities. It is a very busy and demanding area to work.

The role of Outpatient Booking Coordinator will ensure processing is in line with the Trust’s Access Policy that patients are treated in a timely and effective manner and support the delivery of patient’s rights to access health services within maximum wait times.

You will need to have excellent communications skills and be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way. You must be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, whilst always maintaining patient confidentiality. You must be confident, diplomatic and able to work in a busy environment with a pleasant and caring disposition. You will be required to have a good level of education and have some experience and knowledge of the NHS.

This role is based in Pydar House, Truro.

The post holder will need to check patient details against a range of data sets to ensure a high level of data quality. Attention to detail is crucial.

To contribute to the provision of a quality outpatient appointment service and the effective delivery of patient care.

Ensure all outpatient clinics are fully utilised and cancelled slots filled effectively

To ensure all patients are communicated with effectively and efficiently

Receive, access, co-ordinate and book outpatient appointments for patients using knowledge of clinical specialities to ensure patients are booked into the correct appointment slot together with any required diagnostic test.

To be fully conversant in the use of the specialised cancer database and the need for accurate inputting of appropriate information.

Ensuring patients are booked according to clinical urgency and RTT chronology.

Ensure validation of RTT patient pathways is undertaken at time of adding to the waiting list.

Communicate and escalate any shortfalls in capacity to the clinical Care Groups and ensure additional capacity is fully utilised and appropriately communicated to patients.

Reliability and ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and precision is of extreme importance.

This post is working full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30om from Pydar House in Truro.

Please note this position is not available to work from home.

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 27 May 2024

We are looking to appoint a cheerful and motivated person to work within the busy Outpatient Booking Services, managing outpatient appointments in a call centre environment.

The Outpatient Booking Services provides a focal point for outpatient appointments across the Trust and is responsible for the management of both new and follow up outpatient appointments. It is a very busy and demanding area to work, working in a call centre environment. The offices are open between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

The Appointment Administrator will be responsible for the management of outpatient referrals. You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, whilst always maintaining patient confidentiality.

You must be confident, diplomatic and able to work in a busy call centre environment with a pleasant and caring disposition. You will be required to have a good level of education and have some experience and knowledge of the NHS and ideally experienced in the use of the Outpatient Module of the Patient Administration System, e-Referrals, Maxims and Microsoft Word.

This role is based in Pydar House, Truro.

To provide a quality outpatient appointment service for all patients. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that both new referrals and follow up appointments are processed in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and that clinics are booked in line with service requirements and national guidelines.

To ensure accurate data recording with regard to outpatient appointments using the Patient Administration System (PAS), e-Referrals, Maxims and other systems. This will also include the provision of administration support to the wider Outpatient Booking Services Team.

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 Thursday 23 May 2024

Kernowflex (Bank) Healthcare Support Worker

Applicants will need to have a minimum of six months experience of working as a healthcare support worker in an acute healthcare setting or equivalent for this role.

We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to delivering a high standard of patient care on our busy but friendly wards.

As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be a valued member of the team and help support our nurses to look after patients. At our trust we strongly believe in patient care and want to attract like minded people to help build and maintain a supportive and enjoyable place to work.

The Kernowflex Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) works as part of the ward/department team under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives and:
- participates in the delivery of patient care
- contributes towards ward/department organisation
- supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment

All Healthcare Support Workers are expected to complete the following activities and achieve the required level of competence within a timescale agreed with their manager and with reference to RCHT HCSW Development Strategy:
- attendance at the HCSW Induction Programme
- attend the mandatory development study days
- participate in the annual HCSW update
- complete the appropriate Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) training

Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers.

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is a very privileged role, within this role you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. Our values are Care & Compassion, Trust & Respect, Working Together, Inspiration & Innovation and Pride & Achievement – they shape how we serve, and they say how we work together in our team.

In return for your expertise and hard work, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

Competitive rates of pay with increments.

Access to the NHS pension scheme.

Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining invaluable knowledge and experience.

Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable).

A flexible working pattern to suit you.

Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts.

Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives.

Weekly pay.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.

Plus, when you go home, you can relax in the most amazing countryside and coastal environments – work-life balance here in Cornwall is unrivalled.

If you do not have the required experience to join the bank, you may like to consider applying for a permanent post with the Trust. Vacancies can be found on the NHS Jobs website or at royalcornwall.nhs.uk/our-organisation/work-with-us/jobs-and-recruitment/

Recruitment : 01872 255755 Option 2

Kernowflex : 01872 255755 Option 1

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.

To work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, midwifery and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care and to support registered nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the HCSW’s knowledge and competence.

To provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed, assist with essential patient care, e.g. making beds, sorting clean linen, distributing menu cards etc and to assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision

To maintain patients’ personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing/ undressing, giving bed baths, mouth and skin care, assisting with pressure area care, escort patients to other departments and have a basic understanding of special dietary needs and implications for the patient’s condition, ensure adequate hydration and nutritional intake – including feeding patients. Record intake and output and understand the need for accuracy

To assist patients to access and use appropriate toilet facilities, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained.

Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. TPR & BP, urine tests, ECG).

To alert trained staff promptly of changes in the patient’s condition or any possible risks.


This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024

Our Maternity Services in Cornwall have recently been transformed with national recognition which we are immensely proud of. As a result, we have had overwhelming executive support to progress the strategy for our Maternity Transformation agenda. We are now looking for enthusiastic midwives to join our fabulous team to support our vision.

We can offer you the chance to gain experience in all areas of maternity IT. This comes at an exciting time as we are in transitioning from one maternity system to another. All our team members join an innovative multidisciplinary training week, and we value our staff development. There are lots of opportunities to be involved with quality improvement initiatives we listen to you, your ideas and support you to action them. Our management approach is collaborative and respectful, and we will support you to be the best you can be.

To work within the speciality of Maternity to:

Take a key role in managing the IT system across all areas working with the clinical leads and staff to create a safe environment.

As part of the maternity IT team, become an expert in the maternity IT system and key point of reference for clinical users and IT for incident and problem management, release management, development, and configuration change request.

Assist the lead digital midwife to coordinate and integrate into clinical care the various facets of implementation including clinical requirements, IT helpdesk support, network support, senior management, and risk management.

Support the specialty’s clinical and managerial teams in the development of new local reporting and monitoring tools.

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 

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 8 May 2024

We are delighted to offer the post of Band 7 ( Band 6 developmental)Haematology Transplant/Apheresis CNS who will lead and manage the service at RCHT.

The service is part of the wider Peninsula Transplant team working closely with University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust.

This is a full time post and would be suitable for a nurse with a minimum of 3 years of haematology experience and preferably experience in apheresis.

Although this is a Band 7 post, for the most suitable candidate who is not trained in apheresis, we are able to offer this as a Band 6 to Band 7 developmental post.



To lead, co-ordinate and facilitate the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Haematology Transplant and Apheresis Service in collaboration with the Transplant Clinical Lead.

Work closely with the Transplant Team and Multidisciplinary Team at University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) NHS Trust and the wider Peninsula Transplant team

Acting as a source of advice the post holder will provide a clinical role for Haematology Transplant patients within Cornwall under the guidance of the Clinical Matron for Cancer Services and in partnership with the Clinical Transplant lead.

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 7 May 2024

Staff Nurse - Zennor Ward

If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our fantastic team on Zennor.

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Registered Nurses to join our committed team on Zennor Ward in the Urgent, Emergency Care Group.

We are seeking applications from registered 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.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.

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 Leader or Clinical Matron.

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.

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 6 May 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

The Eye Unit is situated on the ground floor of the tower block, providing high quality services to patients in all clinical ophthalmic areas.

To include outpatients, casualty, pre and post-surgery assessment clinics, minor operations, glaucoma service and WARM service. These clinics are held currently over the 3 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust sites.

Come and join the staff that is highly skilled, motivated and focused on delivering and developing ophthalmic care.

These posts are available in both part-time and full time hours, to be decided at interview

To contribute to the delivery of excellent care and the efficient running of ophthalmic c clinics by assisting nursing and clinical staff, and to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual patients needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their confidentiality, rights and beliefs at all times.

To assist and support professional practitioners and patients during clinical treatment and procedures.

To undertake a co-ordinator role within clinics and support colleagues.

To establish a rapport with the patient and relatives and an awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered nurse.

To identify the potential for stress and to support patients in the care environment by demonstrating empathy and understanding.

Whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times, develop sound interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues.

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 24 Apr 2024

The Aubrey Williams Renal Unit is a 10 station satellite unit of the main/acute dialysis unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our team.

Haemodialysis skills are preferable but not essential as in house training, linked to renal competencies will be facilitated. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working within a small busy team.

This is a full time post 37.5 hours per week.

To provide the highest standard of nursing care.

To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients and to supervise other staff in this activity.

To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their carers.

To act as an advocate for the patient and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.

To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.

To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training.

To be competent in the administration of medication

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 see uploaded detailed job description for this appointment; Band 5 Staff Nurse, Renal Dialysis


This advert closes on Wednesday 1 May 2024

We want you to help us build and maintain the most modern, sustainable, progressive and forward thinking environments in which our healthcare professionals can deliver outstanding care for one and all. It’s what we have called ‘Building Brilliance’. Following significant investment in the Trust, we have developed outstanding plans for new developments which will push RCHT right to the forefront of modern hospital care.

So we are now investing in our Estates team in both strategic project management and in the day to day management of our maintenance and buildings. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking and committed individuals with experience in their field of work, as well as people looking for a change in career direction.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the team as we undergo a period of significant growth, offering excellent opportunity for progression. We have a wide range of positions available at various levels including project managers, estates officers (mechanical and electrical), supervisors and assistants, so whatever your discipline, background and experience, come and take a look at how you can form part of our brilliant team.

Help Desk support for Estates Operations Team

Provide telephony, email and FM system communications

Provide face to face support to customers

Issuing of Trust Identification Badges

General administrative duties

Apply departmental quality system to all aspects of the work.

Apply departmental safety policies and procedures system to all aspects of the work.

Observe and apply the Specialty and Trust Health & Safety and Security policies.

Any task requested by management that is reasonable for the position and pay band

At Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust (RCHT) we are committed to Building Brilliance for one and all, in line with our Trust Strategy, which includes providing progress and development for every one of our colleagues.

The Trust is an outstanding place to work, based within the beautiful county of Cornwall, which offers an outstanding quality of life and provides many opportunities for outdoor activities. Should you be applying for this role from outside Cornwall and are planning to re- locate, support can be offered with re-location costs, further details would be enclosed with any offers of employment

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 29 Apr 2024

MANDATORY TRAINING TIER 1 & TIER 2 FACILITATING TRAINER



The role is to deliver learning disability and autism training to people who work in health and social care.



This training is called The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.



As a facilitating trainer you will have an in-depth understanding of learning disability and autism and are likely to have training experience.



You will lead and support expert by experience co-trainers who will be autistic people and people with a learning disability.

The role is to play a key part in delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism to people who work in health and social care.

The successful post holder will be supported to deliver training which will include:
• Learning disability awareness and/or understanding autism;.
• Reasonable adjustments;
• Supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people with mental health conditions;
• Communication;
• Supporting young people with a learning disability

The training will be co-delivered to help people understand their role in supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people and the difference they can make to improve care. This training will take place both through eLearning (online training), interactive online training sessions and through face-to-face training days.

The role can be flexible but is likely to involve the need to travel independently to different venues to deliver training.

This training will take place both through online virtual 1-hour sessions and through face-to-face training in groups of up to thirty.



This is a ZERO hours contract

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 refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Care Group for a TIA Medical Secretary to work supporting the clinical team.

We are looking for a new member to join our friendly administration team with the personality and passion to complement the existing team’s high standards.

The successful candidate must have a flexible approach, possess excellent communication skills, must be reliable, well organised, and able to work as part of a team or independently.

You will provide secretarial and administrative support, working both autonomously and as part of a team, involving day to day co-ordination and the booking of our rapid access TIA (Transient ischaemic attack) outpatient clinic.
• Administration and co-ordination of daily TIA clinics.
• Administration of clinic booking for our TIA clinical team.
• Central point of contact for the TIA service.
• Assist in timely data registration and reporting.
• Maintenance of up to date filing and archiving processes.

You should be able to work with minimum supervision and have a cheerful, tactful, sensitive approach to dealing with occasional difficult situations.

Communication and Working Relationships will include:
• Patients/Relatives/Carers
• Consultants, Nurses and Healthcare professionals both in Community and Acute services
• GPs
• Other Trust staff/staff of Statutory/Voluntary Agencies and Commercial Representatives
• Communicate/co-ordinate with General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals regarding patients, referrals, domiciliary visits, admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Direct communication with patients/carers resolving their problems and queries as appropriate.

Management and Personal Development
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload which can be pressured and require a high level of concentration.
• Provide cover/cross cover in the absence of other secretarial and administrative colleagues within the department as required to maintain a service to patients.
• To work according to Trust policies and procedures.
• To act as an information resource for other members of the team.

Administrative
• To provide a high quality secretarial service to the team facilitating effective communication at all times.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times and sensitivity when dealing with contentious and complex information.
• Set up and maintain accurate records and effective filing systems.

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.

We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.. 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 1 Apr 2024

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacy technicians with the potential and desire to develop through an exciting and varied career path in hospital pharmacy.

Our pharmacy medicines optimisation teams provide near patient services such as medicines reconciliation, drug history taking and discharge facilitation. We are passionate about developing the role of the technician in all areas of pharmacy and seek to grow our fantastic team of experienced technicians. We are a dynamic department and have invested in new technologies such as electronic prescribing, robotics and Pharm Outcomes transfer of information and care into the community and as such have been awarded Scan4Safety funding.

We would welcome applicants from hospital and community pharmacy, banding will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience (Band 4 until qualified) .The successful candidate will join us as a Medicines Optimisation Technician and will be accredited in (or committed to accredit in) Medicines Optimisation including drug history taking and Accuracy checking. You must be prepared to complete accreditations within the agreed time period.

The post holder will work 3 days a week at RCHT and 2 days a week at SMH but may need to be flexible to cover leave and sickness

There is also weekend working of one weekend day every 5 weeks with a day off in lieu.

To dispense for in-patient, out-patient and patient discharge, including oral cytotoxic medication and controlled drugs

To generate labels using the pharmacy computer system, to ensure the appropriate issue points are charged and patients have adequate directions for taking their medication.

To dispense controlled drugs, making appropriate records in the controlled drug registers.

To perform controlled drug stock checks and investigate discrepancies as required, reporting any unresolved deviations to your line manager.

To use the automated dispensing machine as required by the department to process sales items completing relevant invoice documentation

To ensure accuracy of work during all stages of the dispensing process and to pass the Southwest dispensing accuracy assessment every 2 years

To manufacture pharmacy products to a formula or batch sheet approved by a pharmacist.

To ensure records and controls are correctly maintained using the pharmacy computer system and paper records and by following the Pharmacy Archive procedure.

To perform reception duties including dealing with patient and NHS staff enquiries either face to face or by telephone.



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.

To communicate effectively with the public, pharmacy staff and other members of the health service staff.

To be aware of sources of drug information and be able to abstract information where required.

To maintain confidentiality in accordance with Trust Policy.

To participate in weekend, bank holiday and late evening rota.

To undertake other duties within the scope of this post as required by the Director of Pharmacy.

To act as an author for assigned documentation.

To participate in the assessment of staff, workload scheduling, documentation (standard operating procedures) writing and alteration, working with the quality assurance section to ensure standards of work are maintained.

To undergo Infection Control, Fire and Security, Information Governance and other mandatory training at regular intervals in accordance with Trust policy.

To be prepared to attend those courses and seminars, which are deemed necessary by the Chief Pharmacist. To provided evidence of competence by performing in-house training and assessments and then demonstrating competence via CPD.

To participate in the annual IPR, in-house mentoring processes.

To participate in the KSF appraisal and personal development review.

To maintain current training records in the departmental training portfolio system.

To maintain reading records through Q PULSE.

Develop opportunity, if this function is required by the department, to undertake (or train to undertake) NVQ assessing activities, to achieve accreditation in this activity.

To assist in training and assessment activities within the department, including training junior grades of staff.

To act as a mentor for assigned staff.

To take reasonable care of own H & S and that of others.

To attend mandatory H & S training.

To be aware that some products within the Pharmacy have hazardous properties and should be handled in accordance with training.

To work within procedures for the segregation and safe disposal of drug waste in the department.

To perform quality assurance activities such as stock checks, temperature monitoring and cleaning as required by the department.

To ensure that all errors and complaints are promptly reported in accordance with Trust and Departmental guidelines.

To work within the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act.




This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Apr 2024

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our busy, friendly and professional Clinical Chemistry Team. This exciting post would be ideal for scientists with multi-discipline experience or for those looking to expand their current knowledge base. Further training is always encouraged and supported.

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

The Specialist Biomedical Scientist will work as a key member of the team, helping to deliver a continuously improving and high quality service. The post-holder will also be expected to act as a mentor for more junior scientific and support staff, and where required, to lead and supervise a sub-section of the laboratory in the absence of senior staff.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital is the principal provider of emergency, acute, specialist and community healthcare to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Therefore, the post holder is expected to support the service by participating on the 24/7 shift system.

The current Chemistry Department comprises of two laboratories: an automated lab for routine and urgent work that processes approximately 3,000 samples a day using Abbott Alinity analysers with a GLP track system; and a special assay laboratory that employs a variety of methods including HPLC and ELISA to measure and monitor analytes such as metadrenalines, HbA1c, and calprotectin.





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.

To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.

To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.

To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.

To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.

To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.

To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.

To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.

To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.

To authorise reports when given the delegated responsibility.

Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

Identify and report clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust Risk Management Policy.

To support all diagnostic procedures provided by the department.

To contribute towards a culture of quality in the department and to comply and promote the quality initiatives within the department consistent with maintaining laboratory accreditation.

Organise own work tasks or activities.

Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.

Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.

To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.

Liaise effectively with colleagues to continually improve the quality of service provided.

Call IT support to resolve any computer related problems.

Inform ward or laboratory medical staff if problems or delays are encountered with the provision of products.

Perform and participate in root cause analysis.

Support risk management by ensuring incidents reports are completed


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

We are looking for a cheerful, conscientious and adaptable person to join our team providing clerical support within the Reception area of the Endoscopy Department.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to make full use of the computer systems after training. A willingness to learn and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential attributes applicants will require for this post.

This is a very busy area and provides a focal point for receiving patients, visitors and staff to the department. You would be joining a dedicated administrative team that supports patient care.

You will need to be able to work in a calm, logical and methodical way but be able to multi-task whilst dealing with frequent interruptions, and you must possess excellent communication skills.

You should have good keyboard skills and previous experience in a healthcare setting would be an advantage. You will be required to have a good level of education and have experience in Administration and Clerical duties with good customer care skills. The successful post holders will be expected to cover colleagues in times of sickness and annual leave. Full training will be given on IT systems.

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly in order to meet the changing needs of service.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours per week (work pattern can be negotiated)

To greet and receive and direct patients, carers and visitors at reception desks in line with Trust procedures.

Answer the telephone in accordance with Department procedure.

To understand the complete range of administration functions, responsibilities, and duties both routine and non-routine to contribute to the effective delivery of patient care, through knowledge of hospital systems and consultant practice.

Register patients in accordance with departmental policy.

To maintain and update the Patient Administration System (PAS) following training using training manual and procedures supplied.

To prepare for upcoming endoscopy clinics, creating episodic folders/legacy notes, tracering of files.

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 8 Apr 2024