Consultant in Palliative Medicine
Welcome to North Devon. World Class by Nature. The road sign says it all. If you are looking for your next career move in Palliative Medicine, please read on.
Following the retirement of a long-serving post-holder, we are seeking a new Consultant in Palliative Medicine, to work 8 PAs (negotiable) alongside the Trust's existing Consultants in Palliative Medicine. We are happy to receive enquiries from doctors who may wish to work fewer than 8 PAs.
Main duties of the job
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.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
You will be based at North Devon Hospice. In addition to responsibilities in its 7-bedded inpatient unit, you will also have sessions supporting the hospital and community palliative care teams.
Uniquely, you will enjoy the benefits of being a team member of both organisations, North Devon Hospice and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a stakeholder of the Hospice's senior management team, you will also have key influence over end-of-life care across the Northern Devon locality healthcare system.
The role is supported by the regional network of Palliative Medicine Consultants, such as those serving the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and Eastern Services of the Trust.
If you would enjoy working in a truly integrated care model across hospice, hospital, and community settings, as well as delivering education to our healthcare colleagues, then please get in touch.
Working Pattern: 8 PAs
Interview Date: 20th March 2025
For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Hasib Choudhury, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, on 01271 311 642 or email h.choudhury@nhs.net.
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.
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 strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
1. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
2. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
3. Car lease schemes.
4. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
5. Cycle to work scheme.
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: North Devon Hospice, Deer Park Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0HU #J-18808-Ljbffr