Total 140 job vacancies by Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Administration Hub within Research & Development at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

We are seeking a Research Administrator to support our clinical research delivery teams with the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a wide-range of research studies.

The successful candidate will require a good level of general education, knowledge and experience of using MS Office and databases, be accurate & methodical and be able to meet deadlines in a busy work environment.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or to discuss the post further.

Please watch our recruitment video:

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Under the direction of the Senior Research Administrator (SRA) provide research support for the coordination & administration of clinical trials and provide guidance and support for the Research Administrative Assistant (RAA).

To attend meetings and take minutes as required and to support with the coordination and tracking of amendments.

To support the SRA with the set-up, co-ordination, preparation and implementation required for running a research study whilst always working to current regulatory guidance and Trust Policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

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

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

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

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

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

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

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This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

This exciting role provides a great opportunity to contribute to the performance of the Trust and to develop your career while making a difference to health care services in Cornwall.

A senior leadership role overseeing the day-to-day functions of the finance and procurement teams, whilst also being a key part of the trust leadership team with a wide variation of projects and exposure to various stakeholders across the services within RCHT.

You will bring excellent financial management skills and will have experience of working in teams with a proven track record in delivering successful and measurable outcomes. With excellent negotiation skills and leadership skills, you will have the ability to help deliver change and improvements across numerous work streams.

We have a fantastic variety of work underway at our hospital which will both stretch you professionally and ensure you have a rewarding workplace experience. You will be an important part of a committed and high performing finance team, as well as partnering with clinical and operational colleagues.

Proposed interview date 18th December 2024

You will bring excellent financial management skills and will have experience of working in teams with a proven track record in delivering successful and measurable outcomes. With excellent negotiation skills and leadership skills, you will have the ability to help deliver change and improvements across numerous work streams.

We have a fantastic variety of work underway at our hospital which will both stretch you professionally and ensure you have a rewarding workplace experience. You will be an important part of a committed and high performing finance team, as well as partnering with clinical and operational colleagues.

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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.




This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the endoscopy admin team, providing administrative support to the endoscopy waiting list coordinators and cover of the endoscopy reception desk.

We offer flexible working with a 9 day working fortnight which enables a day off every fortnight.

The Endoscopy admin assistant will be responsible for the administrative duties within the Endoscopy booking office and providing cross cover on the endoscopy reception desk when required.

We are looking for a bright and friendly person to join our team who is organised, positive and motivated.



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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.




This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full position for a Deputy Ward Leader to join our Acute Medical Unit team. It is an ever changing unit that is both busy and rewarding.

This position will enable the successful applicant personal and professional development whilst enabling our team to continue to provide and promote high quality care for our acute medical patients.

Our nursing team work closely alongside the medical and multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent urgent and emergency medical care across the emergency floor, enabling the provision of rapid assessment for those patients presenting with medical conditions who require admission to hospital.

We are looking for a senior nurse who can lead, motivate and enthuse the team to deliver high quality care in what can be a very busy environment.

It is essential that the post holder has significant nursing experience. Have a good understanding of the dynamics of team work as they will be expected to work closely with multidisciplinary personnel across both areas of the Unit. The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, leadership, enthusiasm and the ability to learn and develop new skills.

The post holder will be required to cover seven days a week to include day and night shifts, therefore applicants will need to be flexible with shift patterns.

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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.




This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

Kernowflex (Bank) Midwife

Zero Hours Contract

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 midwifery practice with one of our rotational posts. 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. We know that this is the only way that our women and their families will get the best care possible.

The post-holder will work as part of the Midwifery Team, providing a high standard of individualised care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the hospital setting.

To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.

To be able to work in all areas of midwifery practice according to service needs.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence based care for the women and their families.

To act as an advocate for the woman ensuring the provision of appropriate
information and support services.

Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.

To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the department.

Assist in the development and review of policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.

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.

Kernowflex (Bank) Midwife

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.

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 

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


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

This post supportsthe Lead Pharmacist for Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres in the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to the critical care unit (approx. 50%), theatres and the surgical wards (approx. 50% combined)at this busy district general hospital. The post holder provides advice to the critical care department and theatres, and works on behalf of pharmacy to support perioperative management. The pharmacist works alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, junior doctors, advanced critical care practitioners and a range of specialist nurses, specialist pharmacists, junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide a robust clinical service.



Providing a core clinical pharmacy service to Critical and Perioperative care inpatients in line with the Trust’s clinical pharmacy standards.

Ensuring high quality, patient centred, and cost effective pharmaceutical care is provided for the patients from admission, during the inpatient stay and right through to the successful discharge from hospital. This includes the transfer of key information on to the patient’s primary care providers when appropriate.

Working alongside the critical care team to ensure theDepartment of Health Adult critical care D05 commissioning services andGuidelines for the Provision of Intensive care Services (GPICS) standards for pharmacy are met.

Actively providing medicines information and medication counselling to health care professionals, patients and/or carers, with an awareness of current trends and up to date research in the specialist area(s)

Working with multiprofessional teams across the critical care, anaesthesia and surgical directorates to produce, and review, medication guidelines that promote rational, economical and evidence based prescribing; with appropriate monitoring practice to ensure policies and guidelines are adhered to.

Working with relevant staff to participate in nationally required, and clinically appropriate, audits, research and risk management strategies.



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.

Assist in the development and implementation of systems for critical care prescribing management / prudent drug use within the Trust, to ensure the safe, economic and clinically effective use of medications in all patients in line with local and national initiatives.



Attending and contributing to clinical governance and finance, divisional and speciality meetings.

Support the lead pharmacists with drug budget management with the provision of evaluated medicine expenditure information to designated managers and clinicians within the critical care, anaesthesia and surgical directorates. Give specific advice on measures to control expenditure within best practice. Participate in cost-savings initiatives.

In conjunction with the lead pharmacists, implement and manage services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care of critical care and surgical patients in Cornwall.

Working with relevant staff to reduce risks in medicine prescribing, storage & administration. Provide advice where required. Ensure statutory ward drug stock checks are carried out. Ensuring legal requirements are met. Reporting of clinical incidents and responding to drug errors by helping to investigate incidents, review practice and decrease risks.

· Completion of non-medical prescribing qualification and using this in daily practice to enhance the optimisation of patient’s medicines and enhance the discharge planning process.



· Supervise and train junior staff. Be a role model and mentor.



· Providing cross team cover for annual leave, sickness and training.



· Participation in general medicines optimisation activities, not otherwise specifically listed.



· Overseeing the supply of inpatient and day-case medicines in conjunction with pharmacy staff. This includes sourcing unlicensed, imported and investigational medicines, ensuring relevant documentation is completed to comply with the RCHT unlicensed medicines policy.



· Carry out clinical audit and quality improvement projects within your assigned speciality.



· Providing clinical advice and support to the dispensary on a planned sessional basis.



· Participation in dispensary, on-call, weekend and bank holiday rotas.



· Promote good stewardship of antimicrobials, to become an antimicrobial guardian to reduce hospital acquired infections and stop the development of resistance.



· Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to Trust values and the pharmacy vision for the future.




This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

You will be working as part of the dynamic Theatre team that cover multiple specialities across RCHT.

Duties include:

Transporting patients

Cleaning Theatres and the Department

Working as part of a multi-professional team.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills.



Come to Cornwall we have exciting opportunities for Band 2 Theatre Assistants to join the team in the Operating Theatres and Recovery at one of our three sites, the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and meet the person specification.

As a unit we recognize that there is a need to ensure that the peri-operative patients are cared for by a group of professionals that have the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement and evaluate patients with related care interventions.

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

Cornwall has miles of stunning coastline, with some of the best beaches and is famous for being the surfing haven in the UK. From wide and sandy with clear turquoise waters to rival those in the Caribbean, to the steep-cliffed, boulder-strewn with wild Atlantic waves crashing, there’s every kind of beach going. The atmosphere and lifestyle of Cornwall makes it a great place to live and work.

Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth.Why wouldn’t you!

We have full time posts at 37.5 hours per week and part time posts are also available.

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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

A rare and exciting development opportunity has arisen for an individual to work within the haematology clinical nurse specialist team. This would suit a nurse with a special interest in haematology and stem-cell transplant/apheresis. The haematology CNS team are committed to providing specialised, excellent care and treatment and wish to continue in our drive to further improve the service to our patients. As a specialist nurse within haematology you will develop your role within a variety of clinical settings, including the acute in-patient ward, out-patient department and the Headland Unit which is a specialised day-case unit.

The Haematology team are a dynamic, forward-thinking team, consisting of seven consultants, a specialist registrar and a haemostasis CNS team, all providing care across the inpatient and outpatient setting.

As a specialist nurse you will need to possess excellent communication skills, have an understanding of chronic and malignant haematological conditions and show the desire to further enhance their knowledge and skills within this specialised area

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

For further information please contact John Botfield Haematology CNS on 01872 253239 or Juliet Rickard Lead SACT Nurse via switchboard

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist nursing advice and psychological support to haematology patients and their families.

The post holder will be an experienced nurse who uses specialist knowledge and skills to act as a resource, providing advice and education in relation to all aspects of haematological care to health care professionals across all settings whilst working under the supervision of the Band 7 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists



The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation. Smoking will not be permitted on any of the sites by staff in Trust uniform and/or wearing a Trust identification badge in any location, in vehicles owned or leased by the Trust or in the homes (including gardens) of any patients visited at home.

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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a significant investment in its Cancer Services workforce over the last few years. The additional staff will ensure the service is fit for purpose to provide ongoing excellent care and the roll-out of new technologies and services.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse to work within the oncology team as a specialist nurse within the Upper GI service and are seeking a motivated professional to join our team. You will be working closely with the other clinical nurse specialists for Upper GI, surgical and medical teams, oncology consultants, acute oncology and other colleagues across the Trust. This role plays a pivotal part within this service, including meeting the needs of cancer patients receiving anti-cancer therapy and providing seamless holistic care. The role will also include the development of policies, new working relationships and improved patient pathways.











As a role model for cancer nursing practice, you will develop skills in clinical and managerial expertise to assess, manage and treat patients, as well as working towards supporting and leading on the introduction of new initiatives and pathways. You will have post-registration experience in oncology / haematology/ palliative care or relevant speciality.

Within this role you will be required to develop the skills of clinical leadership, managing change, running nurse led services and clinics, supporting teaching programmes and presenting at all levels (with the support of senior colleagues), with knowledge of managing resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a clam head in a challenging environment.



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

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


To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

• Identity Checks 
• Professional registration and qualification checks 
• Employment history and reference checks 
• Work health assessments 
• Criminal record check standards 
• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


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


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


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



This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is looking to recruit a substantive Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon.

The successful candidate will complete a group of six Consultant Vascular Surgeons. Our friendly, dynamic team is supported by Registrars, junior doctors, clinical fellows and two vascular nurse specialists in providing high quality vascular services across the County, which in turn provides an excellent working and living environment.

Reflecting the high standards of care on offer, recent patient surveys show that over 90 per cent of patients rate their overall experience of services as excellent, very good or good.

In Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly our demographic is increasing as well seasonally fluctuating, plus we have the challenge of a rural geography. This requires a continual development of the service we provide to our population and gives the new appointeescope for further input and contribution to the evolution and expansion of the vascular service across the Duchy Of Cornwall, as part of the Integrated Care System.

Do you have a partner and family who would relocate with you? If so, then please contact us as we have a variety of employment opportunities within the hospital and would be happy to discuss this with you.

Relocation packages are available

The post holder will provide emergency vascular surgery as part of a 1:6 consultant rota incorporating Consultant of The Week on a 24/7 basis. This is supported by a 24/7 Interventional Radiology Rota

We provide a full range of inpatient elective & non-elective operating services and day case sessions. Outpatient clinics are held across a variety of community hospitals within Cornwall. Major arterial vascular work is delivered at the Treliske site with access to a hybrid suite. Vascular Consultants have elective commitments at satellite hospitals and / or outreach facilities. We’ve a dedicated multidisciplinary diabetic foot service. There are strong working relationships with Interventional Radiology, with a complex EVAR service and a well-established renal access programme. A regular programme of service and educational meetings underpins the service, plus a commitment to audit and teaching.

This is a replacement posts for one of our substantive Consultant Vascular Surgeons and has a remuneration of 10 PAs.

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.

RCHT 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.

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

Cornwall is a beautiful county which offers an outstanding quality of life, providing many opportunities for outdoor activities 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 it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

This is a full-time post but applications from candidates wishing to work part time are welcomed.

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

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

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




This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jan 2025

Senior Staff Nurse (Paediatric Emergency Department)

We are seeking to recruit individuals to join our existing team of paediatric nurses. The Paediatric Emergency Department is a vital component of the trust this post is aimed at maintaining our strong leadership team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. We strive to deliver high quality care to our patients 24 hours a day.

The senior team is committed to providing high quality care for all of the patients and developing and leading all nurses in the Emergency Department. If you like to be busy, are enthusiastic and keen to develop and learn, enjoy a good team atmosphere and enjoy the challenge of working in ED we would like to hear from you.

We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment that is committed to providing high quality care for our patients and to the development of our staff. We have a structured in house training plan to ensure continued professional development.

The role will include weekends twilight shifts and bank holidays. Full local induction and competency-based training is in place.

Working as Senior Staff Nurse in the Paediatric Emergency Department alongside the senior ED nursing team.

Providing senior oversight to the Paediatric Department and supporting the Band 7 with management responsibilities of the team.

Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and
carers.

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

To be able to take charge of the department in the absence of senior staff.

To act as a lead nurse in an emergency or Trauma in Resus.

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 
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

We are looking for a highly motivated person to assist in the provision of Medical Equipment Library services. This post will involve occasional travel to West Cornwall and St Michael’s hospitals to deliver/retrieve medical devices. The purpose of this post is to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Medical Equipment Library services across 3 sites. The post holder will offer effective, customer-friendly service provision to wards and clinical departments, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to requests for equipment, advice and technical support. Control and ordering of specialist dressing products together with ensuring the Trust has adequate mattress provision.

The post holder will be expected to work as an integral part of the Clinical Technology team whilst working closely with Medical Device Technicians, as well as liaising with external manufacturers, and organising staff to ensure adequate Library coverage is always in place. The post holder will also represent the Library as a mobile “front of house” function, being the team’s liaison with wards/departments to proactively seek medical devices that require maintenance and swap out with other devices or liaising to ensure maintenance arrangements are in place and ensuring best use is made of in-team technical ability. The post holder will decontaminate medical equipment prior to inspecting the equipment.

The post holder will:

Coordinate, deliver and collect medical equipment library resources and service provision across the three hospital sites.

Input to a bespoke work recording and asset management system for work carried out, devices provided to wards and consumables.

Work according to the policies and procedures of the Trust, particularly concerning medical device management, infection control and decontamination.

Flexible working will be required as the role involves out-of-hours and weekend work.

The Department of Clinical Technology (DCT) manages the maintenance of medical devices for RCHT and CFT, The Medical Equipment Library which is a team within DCT provides selected medical devices and consumables to wards and departments across the 3 RCHT sites.

DCT team members are expected to be forward thinking and innovative, can demonstrate a proven track record in supporting change and service improvement, are flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organizational skills but most importantly, have unlimited enthusiasm

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a patient centred organisation delivering high quality healthcare to the community. In the pursuit of excellence, we are committed to providing an environment which is responsive to the needs of patients, staff, learners and visitors, while maintaining our core values.

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

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


To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

• Identity Checks 

• Professional registration and qualification checks 

• Employment history and reference checks 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


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


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


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



This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

A great opportunity has arisen for someone to take the next step in their career in our EPOC as a Sister/Nurse.



The EPOC unit is a 7 bedded Unit caring for higher risk elective surgical patients. Here we aim to provide an environment with a higher acuity of interventions, monitoring and nursing ratios to facilitate the highest standards of nursing care. Patients are identified pre-operatively as requiring an enhanced level of care for 24-48 hours post-operatively.



To be the nurse lead nurse for the Enhanced Perioperative Care Unit (EPOC) providing effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and the wider department team.

To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of appropriate, evidence based care for all patients/clients.

To ensure the safe, effective management of all workforce and financial resources within their clinical area.

To demonstrate an innovative and progressive attitude to continual improvement of patient care.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, and under the supervision of the Clinical Matron, the post-holder will utilise their specialist knowledge and skills to:



Provide support to patients and staff in the delivery of high standards of patient assessment at all times, collaborate with other health care professionals as required and challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practise, in accordance with the NMC Professional code and Trust policies and procedures.



Ensure agreed systems and processes to consistently provide safe, effective, high quality care and embed a culture of improvement, focusing on the Trust’s harm-free indicators, measuring practice and using variations in the data to develop local improvement projects are in place.



Promote and maintain a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, carers, and staff, ensuring that all are received in a professional and courteous manner.



Understand and apply the legal safeguarding framework that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused adults/children and be aware of statutory vulnerable patients’ health procedures and Trust guidance.





The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

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


To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

• Identity Checks 

• Professional registration and qualification checks 

• Employment history and reference checks 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


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


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


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



This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit two Community Phlebotomist to expand our team working in the Community across Penzance and Bodmin hospitals. This position will be based at West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance.

The role is ideally suited for someone who is looking for a new challenging role.

Key duties and responsibilities

Working at Community diagnostic hubs in Cornwall and outreach clinics to take venous blood samples from patients as requested by a doctor or a member of the nursing staff and in accordance with written procedures.

To ensure that your responsibilities for the prevention of infection control are fulfilled by following all Trust policies, guidelines, and protocols.

To arrange delivery to the appropriate laboratories according to current Pathology policy.

To undertake first line tests on blood samples in accordance with written procedures.

To respect patient Confidentiality and Dignity.

At all times to work in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Trust, in particular Clinical Skills training package (Practice development) and Health and Safety.

To relate to the Lead Phlebotomist on a regular basis to keep up to date and receive regular training.

To provide sickness and holiday cover when needed at RCHT or Bodmin Community Hospital.

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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 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.

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.

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
• 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 13 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Upper GI and Hepatobiliary (HPB) oncology dietitian to join our Cancer and Palliative Care (CAPC)Dietetic team. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to set up and lead on a newly funded UGI+HPB dietetic service including the management of both inpatients and outpatients from curative, surgical and palliative pathways as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a passionate and driven team lead with experience working within in UGI+HPB cancer, service development and leadership to apply for this newly funded 37.5 hour band 7 post. Alongside new investment for a band 7 Head and Neck Lead, this post will share team lead roles and responsibilities for the CAPC dietetic team.

As a senior specialist UGI+HPB oncology dietitian, you will
• Be clinically responsible for the nutritional care and management of UGI+HPB patients and independently plan organise and prioritise patient related and professional demands daily.
• Provide an expert nutritional support and dietary education service for UGI+HPB oncology patients in Cornwall.
• To act as a specialised resource on nutrition and cancer for UGI+HPB patients, carers, medical staff, nursing staff, and other health care professionals at regional and national level.
• To provide education and training to medical staff, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the Trust.
• To provide team lead management responsibilities alongside the UGI+HPB clinical lead role
• To take an active role in the research, audit and monitoring of this new service

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 the full job description and specification attached for the full role details, including the main responsibilities


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024