Jobs and recruitment

Our recruitment team are here to help you whatever your NHS profession, level or interest. You can contact the recruitment team on 01872 255755 (option 2) or email rch-tr.jobs@nhs.net. The team are based at The Beacon building on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro. If you are a doctor and interested in specific medical staffing roles, please contact us on 01872 255755 (option 3) or email rch-tr.medicalstaffing@nhs.net.

Flexible Workers

We also offer a wide range of jobs for flexible workers. Our in-house agency, Kernowflex, helps staff to find the best work pattern to fit around their lifestyle. It also gives access to training, NHS pension and life assurance, statutory maternity and sick pay, and paid annual leave. The Kernowflex team can be contacted on 01872 255755.

Cornwall NHS Reserves

NHS England and NHS Improvement define a reservist as someone who is passionate about patient care, working with diverse teams, and who can help the NHS during peak times and emergencies. They include:

• former healthcare professionals
• those working outside the NHS with limited healthcare experience
• those currently working as part of a vaccination team or hub
• those considering a career change and interested in working for the NHS.

Being a reservist could be a great way to experience the range of NHS career opportunities that suit an individual’s lifestyle and circumstances.

Those who choose to become reservists will be part of a paid, flexible yet reliable workforce who will be given thorough training relevant to their role. That forms part of a comprehensive induction process and prepares them to support local hospitals, health clinics or GP surgeries.

Reservists will be required to fulfil a specific number of days per year for training and working. The number of days will vary by trust, but it will be approximately 20-30 days per year.

NHS reservists will be paid in line with the role they are doing.

To read more about the national programme please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-nhs/nhs-reservists

For more information on NHS Reservist opportunities in Cornwall please email: rchtreservistscornwall@nhs.net

Employability schemes

The Cornwall health and social care system runs a couple of employability schemes that help people improve their chances of being shortlisted for jobs in the health and care sector. Depending on your age you can be offered the one that you fit the criteria for. The programme is voluntary, which means it is unpaid for a period of time but can lead into employment. Depending on your circumstances we can offer you different alternatives:

• A 3 day virtual training programme that tells you about the NHS and how it works which includes lots of different speakers who come along to talk about their different jobs and the entry requirements and career progression opportunities. The course also includes job searching, writing a good application and interview skills. It may be that this is all you need.

However, we can also offer you a work placement which can lead onto an offer of employment. Part of the placement is unpaid and part of it is paid, how long the unpaid part is depends on which programme you are eligible for.

• Get into Health and Care is an employability programme that can be accessed by young people 16-30. This includes 2 weeks training and a 2 week work placement in either the health sector or in social care. If this is successful it can increase the persons knowledge and experience and lead onto paid work.
• Step Into Work is another employability scheme which as aimed at people who are 19+ and are in receipt of work-related benefits. This also includes 2 weeks training but is followed by a 6 week placement which can also lead onto paid employment

If you are interested in any of these schemes please contact debby.lewis@nhs.net or cft.healthworksforcornwall@nhs.net

Junior Doctors

You can find out more about working as a junior doctor in Cornwall in our dedicated postgraduate section.

Staff Accommodation

Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) – Pendeen & Penlee House

Limited on-site accommodation is provided in Pendeen House (TR1 3UD) and Penlee House (TR1 3UT), located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site in Truro.

• 70 standard single rooms, arranged in mixed sex flats of 3 or 4 bedrooms with a shared kitchenette, dining room, lounge, bathroom and toilet, at a cost of £20 per night for RCHT Employees and £25 per night for all Agency Personnel.
• This is short-term accommodation only, with routine agreements of up to 3 months available. The maximum length of stay at Penlee and Pendeen House is 6 months.
• A typical room consists of a bed complete with bed linen and towel, wardrobe, lamp, desk and chair
• All flats are equipped with a communal iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. The kitchenette is basic and has a cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery
• Residents are advised to bring a spare set of bed linen/towels as only one set is provided.
• There is no lift access to the upper floors of the building. If you have any special requirements, please ensure that you advise us at the time of booking, and we will accommodate your request if possible.

University of Plymouth – Managed by Sanctuary Students

Sanctuary Students manage University of Plymouth’s accommodation which is located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital Site, a short walk from the hospital’s main buildings. Several rooms are available for RCHT employees:

Standard rooms

• 4 bedroom flats
• Fully furnished bedrooms (including double bed, wardrobe, study desk, bookshelf, desk chair and soft seating).
• Shared bathroom facilities (2 Shower rooms and toilets per flat)
• Fully furnished communal kitchen/living area (including oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, table, chairs and sofa)
• For a six-month, non-negotiable, short-term licence £141 per week. There may be the option to extend the short term licence for a further six months (maximum) at a discounted rate of £129.00 per week. This will be subject to availability and approval from RCHT.
• Rates applicable for period from 01 August 2022 – 31 July 2023

Ensuite room

• 4 bedroom flats
• Fully furnished bedrooms (including double bed, wardrobe, study desk, bookshelf, desk chair and soft seating).
• En-suite bathroom facilities
• Fully furnished communal kitchen/living area (including oven, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, table, chairs and sofa)
• For a six-month short-term licence £173 per week. There may be the option to extend the short term licence for a further six months (maximum) at a discounted rate of £158.00 per week. This is subject to availability and approval from RCHT
• Rates applicable for period from 01 August 2022 – 31 July 2023

All nominations for these rooms are managed by the RCHT Accommodation Office, please do not contact Sanctuary Students directly

For general queries, RCHT Accommodation Office is open between the hours of 08:00-16:00, Monday to Friday, contact 01872 256400 or email rch-tr.accommodation@nhs.net

West Cornwall Hospital

Limited on-site accommodation is provided at West Cornwall Hospital (TR18 2PF).

• 20 single rooms in mixed sex accommodation floors, sharing with up to 12 people in level A and 8 people in level B both with a shared kitchenette, laundry, dining room, lounge, bathroom and toilet at a cost of £20 per night for RCHT Employees/Students on Short Term Placements and all Agency personnel.
• This is short-term accommodation only, with routine agreements of up to 3 months available. The maximum length of stay at WCH is 6 months.
• A typical room consists of a bed complete with bed linen and towel, wardrobe, lamp, desk and chair.
• All flats are equipped with a communal iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. The kitchenette is basic and has a cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.
• There is no lift access to the upper floors of the building. If you have any special requirements, please ensure that you advise us at the time of booking, and we will try to accommodate your request if possible.

For general queries, WCH General Office is open between the hours of 08:30-16:30, Monday to Friday, contact 01736 874240 or email rcht.wchaccommodation@nhs.net

Application Form:

If you would like to be considered for accommodation, please complete the application form in the link below:

Accommodation application form

Are there other initiatives in place to support staff in finding accommodation?

Yes. the Trust has developed a dedicated staff accommodation Facebook page. If you are employed, or in the process of being employed by the Trust, you can request to join by accessing the following link:

RCHT Home Finder

You must answer all the questions (some have 2 parts) in order to be accepted onto the group. All requests to join are presently accepted within 48 hours (Monday to Friday only). There may be a slight delay in accepting you if the team are required to seek confirmation from a recruiting manager of your impending employment with the Trust.

If you are a member of the public or a letting agent and would like to advertise your property to NHS staff in this private group. Please complete the form in the link below:

Accommodation Availability (smartsheet.com)

Useful Links:

• Cornwall Council: Finding Privately Rented Accommodation
• Cornwall Residents Landlord Association
• Supportmatch Homeshare Service
• Citizens Advice

Useful Documents

If you would like to receive a copies of the documents listed below, please contact the Accommodation Team.

• NHS Step by Step Rental Guide
• NHS Recruitment Local Area Guide – Truro
• NHS Recruitment Local Area Guide – Hayle
• NHS Recruitment Local Area Guide – Penzance