Job summary
We are looking for motivated individuals to join and expand our enthusiastic and friendly team at the Urgent Treatment Centre at West Cornwall Hospital.

Our team prides itself on our multi-professional working and we continually strive to offer the highest standards in emergency care.

This role will see successful applicants join our expanding tier of specialty doctors at the WCH Urgent Treatment Centre. The day-to-day clinical work is varied with excellent exposure to a wide range of presentations across the full spectrum of medical, surgical, paediatrics and trauma.

There is unit is open 0800 - 2200 daily with a team of medical staff, ENPs and nursing staff. There is also ongoing recruitment for a weekday consultant presence at the unit as well which is due to start in the Autumn.

Contracts are based on a ten session Specialty Doctor contract, one session will be for supporting professional activities and includes annual and study leave.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the assessment and management ofpatients within the Emergency Department
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Departmentshop floor.
• Provide supervision, teaching and training for junior medical staff, advancedpractitioners, and medical students.
• Active participation in continued professional development as required forrevalidation purposes.
• Participate in departmental and trust clinical governance processes, qualityimprovement initiatives and audit.
• Attend departmental meetings as appropriate.
• Attend teaching and deliver sessions, including simulation.
• Participate in, or lead, the Trauma Team as appropriate (Consultant supervision 24hours a day.)
• Fulfil duties of the weekly roster, including provision of out-of-hours clinical shifts.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 156-MS-8089812
Job locations: Urgent Treatment Centre - West Cornwall Hospital, St Clare St, Penzance, TR18 2PF, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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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: Apply through our website

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
• Primary Medical Qualification
• ALS, ATLS or APLS provider (at least 1)

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent
• Instructor for at least one of Life Support courses

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required of a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Emergency Medicine
• Wide experience in Emergency and Acute Medicine

Desirable

• NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address:
Urgent Treatment Centre - West Cornwall Hospital
St Clare St
Penzance
TR18 2PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Dan Bawden
D.Bawden@nhs.net
07739839469