Job overview

To support the delivery of respiratory, sleep, and neurophysiology services within the Respiratory Physiology and Sleep Department at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, ensuring the provision of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

The post holder will provide administrative, clinical support, and operational assistance to Physiologists, Nurses, and Medical Staff. Working under supervision, the post holder will assist in preparing patients, maintaining equipment, supporting service delivery, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department.

This post is primarily based in Truro, with an expectation to support peripheral sites if required.

Main duties of the job

To provide a consistent and high standard of patient care whilst working under pressure

Work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.

Work to a high standard whilst incurring frequent interruptions and to communicate important information efficiently and effectively to a wide range of staff.

Working for our organisation

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.

 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. We are RCHT.