The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a number of additional consultant anaesthetists for each site to join our existing team of 87 consultant anaesthetists across its Northern and Eastern services.
The department provides anaesthetic services across East, Mid and North Devon. Cover is provided for over 400 theatre lists each week with approximately 70,000 cases per annum receiving anaesthetic care across all sites.
The appointee will join a department lead by cross-site Clinical Director Dr Fiona Martin and Deputy Clinical Director Dr Rob Conway. They are supported by Dr Bruce McCormick in Eastern and Dr Deborah Sanders and Dr Cecily Don in Northern, alongside a cross-site General Manager, Luke Huskison.
Our combined anaesthetics department is friendly, successful and ambitious. It embraces sustainability and was the national winner of the HSJ Towards Net Zero award in 2023.
We can offer regular lists in your preferred specialties and job plans that let you shape your role. With flexibility built into the schedule, you could structure your workweek with 2-3 clinical days, complemented by non-clinical.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
Working Pattern: Please refer to the job pack.
Interview Date: Mid February, exact date TBC.
For further information please contact:
Dr Bruce McCormick: bruce.mccormick@nhs.net for Eastern Services.
Dr Cecily Don: cecily.don@nhs.net or Dr Deborah Sanders: deborahsanders@nhs.net for Northern Services.
We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. That’s why we offer a package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating for a role in North Devon, we also offer a generous financial incentive. For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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