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Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Employee Review

Draining , stressful & overall challenging

Health Care Support Worker (Former Employee) - Truro - 10 May 2022

Overall RCHT is an extremely stressful and draining place to work with little to no help and support from line managers & on shift nurses. Along side caring for multiple patients at a time you have to deal with other members of staff making your 12 hour shift day much harder but being cold , disrespectful and extremely hurtful. However the bond you grow with the patients you care for if absolutely magical and the hourly pay is very good but absolutely not worth destroying your mental & physical health over.

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1.0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance

4.0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits

1.0 out of 5 stars for Job security/advancement

1.0 out of 5 stars for Management

1.0 out of 5 stars for Culture

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