This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Responsibilities
* Ensure own understanding and up-to-date knowledge of planning guidance from NHS England, to provide accurate advice and updated information to managers, help them interpret relevance to their services, and take the right actions to meet relevant requirements.
* Under the direction of the Head of Strategic Planning, work with senior colleagues across the system to facilitate the necessary input to system-level plans, supporting triangulation across plans.
* Co‑coordinate and facilitate workshops with colleagues across the trust to inform detailed planning for specialties and care groups.
* Play a key contributory role in facilitating annual and multi‑year planning across specialties, divisions and the Trust, working closely with and in support of the Head of Strategic Development.
* Monitor national guidance to provide up‑to‑date advice to senior colleagues, supporting managers in meeting all relevant requirements and including all relevant information in annual planning processes.
* Work closely with colleagues across the system in the development of system plans as our Integrated Care System matures and system planning becomes increasingly central to our work.
* Develop analysis and supporting information to assist managers’ planning discussions across the Trust.
* Coordinate and facilitate workshops at care‑group and specialty level, helping operational and clinical colleagues think through and articulate their plans.
* Support care groups and specialties to draft their plans and ensure consistency and completeness.
* Contribute to drafting key planning documents at Trust level, such as RCHT’s Annual Plan.
Strategy
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—and this figure can increase significantly 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, the 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 professionals in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop our clinical services, 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.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation.
The South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right‑hand side.
Employment Standards
* 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.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr