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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

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:

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.

We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. Alongside this, we have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.

Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.

We are driven by one clear ambition – Outstanding Care for One and All – care that’s safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member.

Our 2026 – 2035 Strategy sets out our vision and priorities for the next 10 years, outlining how we will meet the national challenges set in the 10 Year Plan for Health, while also addressing challenges locally to help improve care and build sustainable services for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This is an exciting time to be part of RCHT. If you’d like to be part of our future, take a look at our current vacancies. Together, we are RCHT.