Total 144 job vacancies by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Would you like to be at the forefront of new and developing health technologies at the Trust?

Do you have experience working within an acute or community patient care setting?

Are you organised, with a methodical approach to your work, and have an eye for detail?

Do you possess strong Microsoft IT skills, particularly with Excel and PowerPoint?

If you can say ‘yes’ to all of these and are ready for a change, then this could absolutely be the role for you!

As we continue to expand our digital health technologies across the Trust, we have recognised the importance of keeping patient safety at the forefront of how these are implemented. We are building a new team to lead on Digital Clinical Safety and this administration and team support role will be a key member, working to ensure patient safety continues to remain our top priority.

You do not need to have a clinical background to apply for this post.

What we will need from you, however, is a willingness to learn and be adaptable as the team develops a comprehensive application of digital clinical safety in practice. Full training will be provided for you (both formal and informal), and you will be well supported by the Digital Clinical Safety Manager, as well as Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts too.

It is a permanent role, but there may be the option for us to consider a secondment opportunity if you are an existing member of staff.

The post holder will help ensure that the administration of digital clinical safety is the overarching priority within the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programme and wider clinical IT projects. Using evidence based and collaborative practice, work with clinical safety practitioners and project leads / teams to identify and complete the associated administration activities and documentation aligned to the project life cycle and gateways.

The Digital Clinical Safety Administration Support Officer role is open to clinical and non-clinical persons and backgrounds, who can demonstrate a willingness to learn, are eager to gain knowledge and develop project and patient safety skills. The role will be supported by the Digital Clinical Safety Manager, Project Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME) and provided with formal / informal training and coaching to develop and maintain expertise and support clinical safety activities in practice.





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.

To contribute to the smooth running of the digital clinical safety team, functions and processes. This will include management of the team email inbox, determine urgency and importance and highlight where necessary to the manager or other team members.

First point of contact for digital clinical safety team enquiries and the key point of contact for the generic email inbox requiring clear communication and liaison skills.

Manage and update clinical IT repositories with associated digital clinical safety documentation. Manage and maintain digital clinical safety templates and supporting materials.

Using templates and Cornwall IT Services clinical risk management processes, support the creation of the clinical risk management plan and all associated documentation required that will be used within a project.

Use of Datix WEB and running reports from the system to enable incident reviews and themes relating to use of technology in practice. Contribute and support digital clinical safety reporting, internal and external to Cornwall IT Services.

Attend meetings as requested to support in comprehensive and accurate minute taking and recording actions.

Complete any other administrative tasks including meeting management i.e., agendas and materials, room bookings and diary management, required to support the team in a timely manner.




This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jan 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.

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 refer to detailed Job Description / Specification for comprehensive details

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB

Working with an extremely large inventory of equipment and services; supporting often fragile systems with limited budget and high usage equipment. Providing 24 hr service support to ensure patient safety and compliance with statute law


This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jan 2024

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the St Mawes Ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, a busy surgical admissions ward. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake new skills.

St Mawes is bedded ward. We strive to provide excellent patient care and create effective but safe patient flow throughout the hospital. As a Band 3 joining our Nursing Team you will be expected to work within both areas of our service. We work closely with our surgical team of doctors so you must have excellent communication skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work or working towards Band 3 level, and recent acute hospital experience would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to progress towards the Associate Nurse qualification.

So if you are looking to join a welcoming and supportive team and you want to make a difference to every patient’s experience you will fit right in with us.

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.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the St Mawes Ward at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, a busy surgical admissions ward. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake new skills.

St Mawes is bedded ward. We strive to provide excellent patient care and create effective but safe patient flow throughout the hospital. As a Band 3 joining our Nursing Team you will be expected to work within both areas of our service. We work closely with our surgical team of doctors so you must have excellent communication skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work or working towards Band 3 level, and recent acute hospital experience would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to progress towards the Associate Nurse qualification.

So if you are looking to join a welcoming and supportive team and you want to make a difference to every patient’s experience you will fit right in with us.

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 refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this positon.


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jan 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.

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 see the attached job description and person specification document for further responsibilities of the post:

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB

Working with an extremely large inventory of equipment and services; supporting often fragile systems with limited budget and high usage equipment. Providing 24 hr service support to ensure patient safety and compliance with statute law.


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jan 2024

Are you looking for a new exciting challenge in your career as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker? Do you want to make a real difference to help support families/carers who look after their loved ones living with dementia? Do you have a real passion and interest in dementia care?
Do you want to work within a small friendly team who support each other?

Are you looking to develop new and exciting ways of working and sharing skills across the acute and community health and social care settings?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team, the Integrated Admiral Nurse Service as a Secondment or a 12 month Fixed Term contract to work within our Team as an Assistant Practitioner to help and support carers who look after their loved ones who have a diagnosis of dementia.

You will work alongside the Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead and three other Admiral Nurses to contribute to the support that carers and families may need in their own homes, during the hospital stay and across care transitions. You will do this through providing ongoing and compassionate support and guidance and ensuring that carers are signposted appropriately in order to help prevent carer breakdown.

This is a challenging developmental opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of the care of families affected by dementia across the dementia care pathway in Cornwall, working across different care settings.



This post has been developed to support the Admiral Nurse Service to provide relationship-centred dementia care to families with complex needs.

Provide a responsive, personalised information, signposting and support service to people living with a diagnosis of dementia, their carers and family in order to help them to navigate and access appropriate services in the right place at the right time.

Support the interface between mainstream general hospital services, community health and social care services and other services across the dementia pathway.

Work collaboratively with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, supporting the work of the three Admiral Nurses and Admiral Nurse Clinical Lead across the county.

Attend conferences, dementia related events representing the Admiral Nurse Service in a professional and engaging manner.

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.

You will be responsible for supporting carers who look after their loved ones, working across the social care services, including the Acute Hospital setting, Community Hospital Settings and when people live in their own homes. Supporting families affected by dementia with complex needs, supervised and supported by the service lead and/or the Admiral Nurses within the team.

You should have a strong base of clinical experience and you will need to have skills to contribute to clinical decision-making as part of the wider team. We are looking for an individual who can develop effective and collaborative working with families affected by dementia and healthcare and multi-agency colleagues.

This is a 37.5 hours per week post (5 days per week) and is a one-year fixed term post or secondment. (with current manager approval before applying).

Please apply for this post as a secondment opportunity already agreed by your current line manager.

This post will be subject to a criminal records bureau enhanced level check.




This advert closes on Monday 22 Jan 2024

Looking to start your career in hospital pharmacy? Looking for a change of location? Do you want to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country? Are you a registered Pharmacist or expecting to register in August 2024? If your answer is yes, then this the job for you.

Considering completing your Non- Medical Prescribing?

Most of our pharmacists are non-medical prescribers and are consistently involved with reviewing and prescribing for patients admitted to hospital. This role offers the opportunity for NMP funding, support from prescribing pharmacists and study time to support you in completing the course.

Interested in completing your Clinical Diploma?

The department will offer you half a day a week study time to achieve this important further educational development together with study time to attend formal training to support your progression to a specialist role. Better still, we will fund the Diploma for you.

You will join our dynamic team of Specialist and Consultant Pharmacists who deliver brilliant care to Cornwall. In turn they will cultivate and help grow your knowledge and nurture your development

To provide professional pharmacist support and expertise while rotating within Clinical, Technical, Dispensary, Mental Health, General Practice and Medicines Information services.

The role is based at Royal Cornwall Hospital. We have a full programme of training and development which is tailored to meet your individual needs and is supported by experienced and specialist pharmacists. As part of your rotation, you will gain experience in surgery, acute medicine, trauma, emergency medicine, care of the elderly, mental health and medicines information.

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



We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. With full deployment of electronic prescribing and administration in the inpatient and outpatient setting and fully automated dispensing.

We are a recognised national forerunner for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards, as was recognised in the 2019 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines.

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

The pharmacy department is very keen to ensure an equal and diverse workplace.

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy.

Registered or pending registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Good knowledge and understanding of disease states and the treatments obtained through the completion of degree course and training year.

Experience of working with patients either in a hospital, general practice or community environment.

Be prepared to study with support from the department for a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics or the RPS Foundation Framework.

Good written and oral communication skills and able to communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients and relatives in English.

Clinical assessment skills to be able to read and understand prescription and authorise dispensing of prescriptions.

To be skilled in reading and understanding medical notes and be able relate this information to treatment of patients.

Able to utilise PCs and work with common application software

To be able to deal with conflict at ward level when discussing prescribing by Non-Medical Prescribers, Doctors and Consultants.

To be able to cope with interruptions from various sources whilst undertaking ward and dispensary duties.

Able to prioritise and work under pressure accurately and precisely.

Ability to undertake audit work.

Comfortable working alone and in a multi-disciplinary team


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jan 2024

Relocation package available for this post. Terms on application.

We welcome people who share our trust values to come and work for us.

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly, busy department at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.

This is a static post on the renal/endocrine ward, this is therefore not a rotational post.
This is an exciting time to join this team, and in particular this post. There is lots of room for service development within the renal team and with that a strong MDT to help facilitate improvements within the service.
We uphold the 4 pillars of practice and therefore encourage and support our team members to consider all aspects of clinical practice, education, leadership and research as part of our professional framework.

We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Physiotherapy input.

Do you have leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently?
Can you demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge and training in this area?

Check out our therapy video link in the 'further links' options to gain an understanding of our department and values.

CPD is valued and supported and the department holds a training budget available to all grades.

To provide a high standard Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards or in an out-patient setting. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment indicated.
To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior staff.
To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead
To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead

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 professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of medical / surgical / musculo-skeletal / neurological conditions independently, and for complex conditions with the guidance and supervision of your Senior staff. To recommend the best course of intervention and to
develop comprehensive discharge plans.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. To use clinical reasoning, and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate management and treatment programmes of care that are sensitive to individual values, cultural and religious diversity. To integrate these into a
multidisciplinary care packages. To work with your Senior staff to provide this service for patients with complex presentations.
To delegate parts of your caseload to support staff, as appropriate. To maintain appropriate professional and legal responsibility and accountability for the work that you delegate.
To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. You will be required to employ safe patient moving and handling techniques (± hoists/ walking aids etc.) during your therapeutic handling of patients


Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to inform candidates in writing if they have been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Therefore if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you must assume that, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. By logging into your account on the website, this may provide you further information on the status of your application. If you wish to obtain feedback regarding your application, you will need to telephone the manager of the post which will be detailed in the vacancy advert.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK.

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. It’s cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Should you be unsuccessful at interview, please be aware that your job application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.

Benefits include optional pension and life assurance. The Trust has a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team who can support and advise staff on childcare related issues.

We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support a changing environment in which we operate and deliver services

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Smoking will not be permitted on any of the sites.

Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755

In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.





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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jan 2024

We are looking for a proactive and organised Paediatric secretary to join our Audiology administration team.

Overseen by the the Clinical Admin Lead for audiology, you will have responsibility for the day to day management of our paediatric patients and hearing assessment clinics.

The successful candidate will be highly personable, have excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with members of the public. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and to be flexible to meet the needs of the department.

You will work within the dedicated Audiology specialty area to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring the delivery of a coordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs. You will provide cross-cover for other members of the team to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

To be responsible for co-ordinating the Children’s Hearing Service across Cornwall. Providing a central point of contact for all users of the service while maintaining effective pathways.Work within a dedicated specialty clinical area to facilitate the smooth running of the patient journey by ensuring co-ordinated and streamlined administrative processes revolve around the patient and their individual needs. Provide secretarial and administrative support to Audiologists and other medical staff using a range of secretarial procedures in accordance with the processes laid out in the Medical Secretaries Handbook.

As a patient’s first and last point of contact with the service, special attention should be given at all times to ensure a positive patient experience by providing a welcoming, helpful and supportive admin service.

Provide cross-cover for the other admin team members to ensure consistent and effective administration service is maintained at all times.

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.

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

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 Wednesday 3 Jan 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 Tuesday 2 Jan 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research & Development Directorate to join us as a Research Nurse working on our Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery & Neurovascular study portfolio.

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

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

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



The role requires knowledge and experience within clinical research to be able to act as an expert resource to colleagues and patients. Experience of staff management and excellent communication skills are essential. Additionally, experience of working on academic and commercial research studies is desirable but not essential. Well-developed skills and experience an area of Trauma, Orthopaedics, Surgery & Neurovascular is also desirable and an interest in developing your career in these specialised areas with a willingness to train will be essential. A working understanding and awareness of all regulatory issues in the conduct of clinical trials will also be required.

The post will further develop the nurse’s specialist research skills under the guidance of the Research Sister. We are keen to invest in and develop our staff and a variety of training opportunities will be provided.

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.

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To work with the Research Team to support the safe conduct of clinical trials in accordance with the UK Clinical Trials Regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and provide assurance that the rights, safety and wellbeing of trial participants are protected.

The role will, support the feasibility, costing and set up of research studies and assist in the recruitment of participants into observational and interventional research studies. The post holder will Lead on
observational and interventional studies as deemed appropriate and allocated by their line manager.

The post holder will be accountable for the assessment, planning, organisation and on-going care of research participants, whilst
maximising compliance with study/trial protocol Assist with the training of
professional staff ensuring compliance to protocol and practice guidelines.

The post holder will use relevant knowledge to perform research procedures in accordance with study protocols and extend this experience to support others in the research team and other health care professionals where appropriate. The post aims to co-ordinate services with acute, primary and community care, the main purpose being recruitment and follow-up of research participants in various hospitals/settings. Therefore there is a need to be geographically mobile and working out of hours as and when necessitated, which on occasion may include for early phase studies, weekends and nights.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024

• In conjunction with colleagues, the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of nephrology illness in all patients; ensuring they are seen and managed in a timely• Participation in the nephrology consultant rota, ensuring uncompromised cover for annual leave and other absences and the effective functioning of the
• Provision of advice (through ward referrals) on nephrology cases admitted under the general
• Investigation and treatment of nephrologist outpatient referrals
• Commitment to maintaining your own continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning, with support and time provided to keep up to date with annual CPD requirements.
• Completion of the necessary administrative duties associated with the care of patients to a high standard in a timely
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• Participation in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners and the training and assessment of specialist registrars rotating through
• Professional supervision of junior staffand medical students, as well as providing mentoring and coaching support where necessary• Participation in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Clinical Groups within available
• Collaboration and work to maintain Nephrology services in line with strategic requirements, including development of appropriate services required to fulfil clinical need.
• Effective participation in medical audits and clinical governance processes, using the outcomes to improve the care for our patients• Liaison with medical staff in other specialties and participation in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities

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

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• 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.
• Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jan 2024

Love keeping people organised? We have just the role for you! Following retirement of the current postholder we have an exciting opening within the Commissioning, Performance and Intelligence team for a self-starting, effective and efficient Business Administrator.

You will be part of our function's Management Team, providing comprehensive administrative support for the senior team. Day to day will be varied including diary management, personnel administration as well as administrating a wide range of internal and external meetings. You should thrive under pressure and be able to respond well to changing deadlines and priorities. In turn, we provide a positive work environment (ask to see our Staff Survey results!), offering hybrid and flexible working.

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.

Receive and make telephone calls in accordance with Trust Policy and in an appropriate manner.

Maintain good communication and relationships with the CPI teams, as well as corporate and Care Group operational teams.

Manage workforce administration in a confidential and sensitive manner.

Maintain absolute patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with Trust Policy and the legal framework such as the Data Protection Act.

Utilise excellent keyboard skills to produce clinical and routine correspondence to health professionals, patients and their

Utilise Trust information systems for purposes such as the creation of correspondence, to book appointments and to answer queries.

Pro-actively ensuring that you attend, participate and complete all Trust Training requirements and complete a Performance Development Review in line with Trust Policies.

Please see full attached job description


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024

The Pharmacy Department is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking individual to join our purchasing team as a Pharmacy Purchasing and Stores Assistant working in the pharmacy store and with the pharmacy robot to ensure urgent medicines are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are stored and supplied according to the high standards set out by our wholesale dealer's licence. You will also cover the priority porter role on a planned basis working on a shift rota.

This is a full time post working an average of 37.5 hours per week including weekends and late evenings on a rota.

To work as a member of the procurement team supporting the procurement officer in the purchase of medicine supplies for the Trust. To utilise the computerised pharmacy stock control system for the ordering and receipt of medicine.
To perform routine operations of the robot
To work as member of the pharmacy stores team to ensure pharmacy goods are received into the Trust and that fluids and feeds are provided to clinical areas. Work under our wholesale distributors authorisation providing fluid and feeds to our external customers. Ensure the pharmacy store is maintained to a high standard.

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 receive goods using the stock control system.
To input the deliveries via the robot, paying attention to specific detail.
Process authorised invoices for payment.
To inform pharmacy staff concerning delivery delays and stock shortages.
To liaise with suppliers and pharmacy staff regarding stock discrepancies and assist in rectifying discrepancies in orders.
To assist the Purchasing Department in monitoring procurement activities.
To be able to work under own initiative using departmental procedures.
To check robot deliveries against relevant paperwork.
Perform various robot maintenance activities.
To monitor expiry dates and ensure stock is stored and rotated appropriately to minimise waste.
To monitor stocks of bulk fluids and place orders using the stock control system.
To complete all KPI spreadsheets in order to monitor supplier performance.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Dec 2023

We have a vacancy for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Medical Equipment Technicians within the Department of Clinical Technology to support the team leader in managing these specialised clinical and technical services for preventative maintenance and repair of complex medical devices.

Deputise for Team Leader during periods of absence and at request.

Ensure that the medical device maintenance KPIs for the team are achieved and maintained above the minimum requirement.

To utilise core and specialist skills to provide day-to-day technical/clinical support for the organisation and other Health Care providers within the equipment management service.

To organise the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), service and repair of the specialist area, and meet medical device maintenance turnaround times.

Ensure complex Clinical equipment operates and performs effectively, practically, and safely with minimum downtime to a high standard.

To work as part of a multi-skilled technical support team, providing essential and specialised skills.

To be the lead specialist for complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical medical devices.

The post may involve direct and indirect contact with critically ill patients where tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality are paramount.

Out-of-hours and weekly on-call duties can be expected as part of the responsibilities of this position.

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.

Lead for the specific core process(es) required to maintain our Quality Management System, maintain team KPIs, and achieve turnaround times.

Performs diagnostic and fault-finding procedures on malfunctioning medical equipment, working to the component level where possible, including those beyond the scope of manufacturers' supplied information, and reporting potentially hazardous symptoms and faults to colleagues and the Team Leader as appropriate.

Performs calibration, quality control and functional checks, often using complex test equipment, on patient-critical medical equipment to ensure compliance with manufacturer's specifications

Capable of concentration when working with miniature or delicate components whilst able to deal with requests for urgent repairs

Source the best price components from approved suppliers, complying with OEM and Quality System requirements.

Updating and maintaining the Trust Asset management database.

Leads training sessions periodically for staff in their area of specialist knowledge

Provides specialist technical support for specific clinical disciplines.

Assists in negotiating, specifying, and reviewing contracts with external suppliers for services and equipment as required.

Prioritise and manage own work following policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and the quality system to promote efficiency.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024

We are looking to recruit a Full time Phlebotomy Clinical Admin Lead to manage phlebotomy services across RCHT including Community Diagnostic Centres throughout Cornwall.

This is an exciting time to join the phlebotomy team in supporting and expanding the service for our patients in Cornwall.



Please refer to job description and person specification for more information regarding this position.

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 refer to job description and person specification for more information regarding this position.






This advert closes on Monday 1 Jan 2024