Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) at North Devon District Hospital. We have recently merged with the Royal Devon and Exeter to form the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be part of the expanding Anaesthetics and Critical Care Service in North Devon, currently consisting of 25 Consultants, 4 Specialists / Associate Specialists, 12 Specialty Doctors, and 11 Core Trainees in Anaesthetics / ACCS. We anticipate further departmental growth in coming years to staff a planned expansion in theatre numbers. The post is based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH), part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Northern Services. This acute hospital in Barnstaple provides a full complement of secondary care services for the local population, including emergency care, cancer services, maternity and paediatric services. NDDH is a designated Trauma Unit and Cancer Unit and has recently adopted a fully electronic health record and prescribing system. There are increasing opportunities to teach our numerous Medical Students from the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS), as well as ACCS and Anaesthesia Trainees from Health Education England. North Devon is a beautiful environment in which to live and work, with a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities as well as excellent local schools. With National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the doorstep, the area offers an excellent quality of life. Our staff participate in a range of hobbies, maximizing the opportunities afforded by living and working in a prime holiday destination that is also a World Surfing Reserve.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
Clinical Fellow Doctor post in Anaesthesia and Critical Care – 2 x 12 months fixed term posts
Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in stunning North Devon with potential for career development!
The posts have dedicated development time in specific areas. One post has dedicated time to support the department meet ACSA accreditation and the other has dedicated Educational time to support ongoing training within the department.
The successful applicant will join a friendly Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain on the Obstetric rota. They will have a consultant on call and a senior resident anaesthetist to support them during their on calls, and have development time planned into their rota. The role would be suitable for those who have completed Stage 1 anaesthetic training and are looking for a dynamic and friendly department.
For further information please contact Dr Rob Conway (Deputy Clinical Director) on rob.conway@nhs.net or 01271 322756.
Working Pattern: TBC
Interview Date: TBC
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.
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.
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
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