Total 256 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Truro, TR1 3LJ

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to build and develop the administrative team to provide a brilliant service and support the General Surgery Department.

We are seeking a dynamic, well-organised, and pro-active administrator. You will need a working knowledge of all key RCH IT systems and processes.

You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a good eye for detail, and be a true team player. The ability to organise and prioritise work under pressure so as to meet strict deadlines is an essential feature of this job and ensure early escalation of any potential problems.

If you enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, have a flexible approach and a professional attitude, and meet the requirements of the person specification we would like to hear from you.

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 7 Nov 2024

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview.

Kerensa Ward is a 25 bedded acute eldercare ward specialising in providing care to those with dementia, cognitive impairment and complex care needs. Kerensa Ward prides itself upon compassionate and patient centred care. We are looking for a Deputy Ward Leader to come and work within our fantastic team, striving to provide outstanding patient care.

Are you an experienced registered nurse looking for their first leadership role or in an existing leadership role and want a new challenge? If this is you, please consider this exciting fixed term contract and let us know what you can offer us, and what you hope to achieve so we can work together to support your career development for the future.

You will be fully supported to develop your management and leadership skills in the role, but you must have post-registration experience including working with older adults and have completed mentorship training to be able to mentor students. We will provide further training and supervision to enable you to support the needs of people who are diagnosed with dementia, their relatives and carers. This requires excellent communication and liaison skills which you will have the opportunity to develop further whilst in post.

Actively seek the views of patients and carers in the process of evaluating care provision within the ward / department. Constantly promote the importance of the patient experience within the ward / department. Promote and embed working practices that maintain patient’s privacy and dignity.

To work flexibly throughout the hospital when required.

Support staff development in order to maximise potential, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice.

Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.

To manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time, pharmacy stocks, equipment and maintenance / repairs.

To lead an agreed area of unit management e.g. infection control, tissue viability,

We are a supportive, innovative team, who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our most vulnerable patients by demonstrating compassion and creativity to enable meaningful activities during the patient’s journey. Embracing change and innovation in our daily work ensures we maximise the positive patient experience for those living with frailty and dementia by using environmental adaptations and technology. This post would enable you to actively engage and lead on future social and healthcare innovations and we would welcome your input as we move forward together.

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



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



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



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



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

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

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

For further information please visit: 

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

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

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

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Integrated Older Peoples Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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

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

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

For further information please visit: 

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

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

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


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Previous Working knowledge of histology laboratory bench areas and reception, test repertoire and specimen containers. Basic knowledge of medical laboratory science. Knowledge of safety, including infectious diseases and dangerous chemicals. Knowledge of laboratory & hospital computer systems. A good standard of general education as demonstrated by GCSE in 4 subjects including Maths, Science and English as a minimum Good interpersonal skills, with ability to coordinate and direct others Calm and logical under pressure and able to cope with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Able to keep accurate and detailed records Keyboard skills Manual dexterity Reception skills Capable of frequent and extended periods of concentration. Works accurately with good attention to detail. Good verbal communications and telephone manner. Exercises initiative in judgments involving straightforward job related facts and situations but applies the correct balance between using initiative and seeking direction & guidance Able to recognise and prioritise urgent specimens. Able to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately. Motivated and a positive attitude to team work. Ability to organise own work tasks and activities. Able to work well in a team Good hand / eye coordination where speed and accuracy are important. Able to cope with daily exposure to unpleasant and malodorous specimens Able to train less experienced staff Good hand and eye co-ordination with the manual dexterity to be able to be trained to cut histology tissue sections Able to assimilate new information and implement new / revised work procedures Previous NHS laboratory experience Reception and clerical experience Knowledge of laboratory computer system. Reception, clerical and keyboard experience. Monitor consumable stock levels including updating, checking, storing, reporting and initial stock control. Ordering stock and receipting goods received on a computer based system Identify requests / reports which will lead to private bills being generated and to action these as directed. Liaising with the Pathology Consultant and Clinical Scientific staff for the referral of pathological specimens, at all times being cognisant of the regulations governing such dispatch. Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, goods.5 etc) includingreferrals to other laboratories. Specimen sorting, matching, labelling and distribution, including; prioritising urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens. Data entry and IT systems. Pre analytical specimen preparation and equipment loading, including fast trackreception and preparation for analyses of an urgent nature. Post analytical laboratory and clerical work. Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request forms, laboratory reception and use of office equipment. Performance of protocol (Standard Operating Procedure) determined, routine semi-automated & manual tests under BMS supervision. Operation and maintenance of mechanised laboratory equipment, following operating protocols. First line maintenance and fault finding on laboratory equipment. Maintenance and quality checks of out station equipment (Point of careequipment on wards). Technical laboratory support work (e.g. Weighing, measuring and making up reagents, specimen filing etc.) Preparation, distribution and result transmission of quality assurance material. To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, policies and procedures of the Quality Management System operating in Pathology. To apply the Universal Precautions policy at all times. Undertake appropriate mandatory training. To work as part of a team providing technical laboratory support to thelaboratories. To ensure staff deal with all samples in a safe manner which takes into account local Health and Safety policies and which observes rules of confidentiality at alltimes. Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, goods etc) Specimen unpacking, sorting, matching, labelling and distribution, including; prioritising urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens. Patient and request data entry. Specimen preparation, including fast track reception and preparation for tests ofan urgent nature. Post laboratory and clerical work, including the dispatch of reports. Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request forms, laboratory receptionand use of office equipment. To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, policies and procedures of the Quality Management System operating in Pathology. To apply the Universal Precautions policy at all times. Undertake appropriate mandatory training. To work in a safe manner, in accordance with the Trust and Laboratory safety policies, using Personal protective equipment and other control measures when required To work safely with bio-hazardous materials adopting Universal Precautions as appropriate. To work safely with corrosive, flammable and other hazardous chemicals To use equipment in a safe and responsible manner To attend annual mandatory security, safety, fire and manual handling training To observe the immunisation policy of the laboratory To report accidents and near misses according to the laboratory protocol To observe departmental policies on Manual Handling procedures, Violence and Aggression, COSHH and general H&S. General cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of laboratory work benches and some laboratory equipment. To observe waste disposal protocols. To observe departmental and Trust rules on security.

Distribution and dispatch of material (post, specimens, goods etc) Specimen unpacking, sorting, matching, labelling and distribution, including; Prioritising urgent work, dealing with unsuitable specimens and implementing the departmental policy for rejecting specimens. Patient and request data entry. Specimen preparation, including fast track reception and preparation for tests of an urgent nature. Post laboratory and clerical work, including the dispatch of reports. Clerical tasks including filing and retrieval of request forms, laboratory reception and use of office equipment. To be aware of and adhere to the requirements, policies and procedures of the Quality Management System operating in Pathology. To apply the Universal Precautions policy at all times. Undertake appropriate mandatory training. To work in a safe manner, in accordance with the Trust and Laboratory safety policies, using personal protective equipment and other control measures when required To work safely with bio-hazardous materials adopting a Universal Precautions approach to all specimens To work safely with corrosive, flammable and other hazardous chemicals To use equipment in a safe and responsible manner To attend annual mandatory security, safety, fire and manual handling training To observe the immunisation policy of the laboratory Report accidents and near misses according to the laboratory protocol To observe departmental policies on Manual Handling procedures, COSHH and general H&S. General cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of laboratory work benches and some laboratory equipment. To observe waste disposal protocols. To observe departmental and Trust rules on security.

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 theallocatednumber of applications has been reached. Pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why wouldn’t you!In the meantime – please take a look at our video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

• Identity Checks 

• Professional registration and qualification checks 

• Employment history and reference checks 

• Work health assessments 

• Criminal record check standards 

• Right to work checks 


For further information please visit: 


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


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


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



This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024