Clinical work is at the level of a CT/ST1 depending on experience and your clinical responsibilities will be commensurate with this level of experience. Depending upon specialty you will also participate in an out-of-hour rota that will be remunerated appropriately in line with the 2016 Junior Doctors Contract. Routine work will include a CT/ST1 required to cover a surgical rotation.
Routine work will include
* Assessment and management of in-patients.
* Assessment and management of acute admissions.
* Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
* Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
* Attend out-patients (where appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.
* Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
* Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
* To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients within RCHT.
* To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
* To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
* To attend meetings as appropriate
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 550,000 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.
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Employment requirements
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
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* We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
* Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026.
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