Job summary

FIXED TERM POST - SIX MONTHS

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Doctor to join our General Medicine team, providing dedicated medical care to outlier patients who are admitted to non-medical wards. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting patient flow across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, investigation, treatment and ongoing management of a diverse range of acute medical conditions, working closely with consultant physicians, ward teams, therapists and discharge coordinators to ensure safe and timely care.

This post offers excellent clinical experience across a broad spectrum of general medicine, with opportunities for professional development, teaching and participation in quality improvement activities. We are looking for a doctor with strong clinical and communication skills, a flexible and collaborative approach, and a commitment to providing outstanding care for patients throughout their hospital journey.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of General Medical patients
• To prepare and manage medical patients placed on surgical wards.
• Monitor and offer advice for those on the virtual ward
• To focus on early discharge to the virtual ward/Acute Care at Home etc.
• Actively encourage and innovate alternative methods of support to encourage early and safe discharge from the medical wards
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services

Details

Date posted: 13 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,994 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 156-MS-8219445
Job locations: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: Apply through our website

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Experience

Essential

• UK NHS Experience

Desirable

• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.

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: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Divisional Director
Roz Davies
rozdavies@nhs.net
01872250000

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.