Role Summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Clinical Academic Consultant Physician in Healthcare for Older People at the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS).
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
We are very proud to advertise this joint clinical and research Consultant post in Healthcare for Older People medicine. The post is 50% clinical and 50% academic and is a new post. The clinical part is based in the RDUH Trust eastern locality, based the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The Healthcare for Older People (HfOP) department at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital is a friendly, supportive and thriving department. We have 20 Consultants, including 3 clinical academic Consultants working jointly with the RDUH trust and UEMS. We have a strong reputation for engagement in research and consistently high recruitment for many studies in the fields of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease and dementia.
As a team we undertake a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to deliver high quality training.
The clinical role as advertised is focussed on geriatric inpatient work and front door frailty work as part of the acute frailty service. The post includes delivery of some clinical sessions at North Devon District Hospital, a district general hospital within the RDUH Trust’s northern locality. There is the potential for opportunities in most sub-speciality areas of geriatric medicine according to the clinical interests of the successful applicant. All consultants in the department participate in a general medical on-calls at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, as well as working within the HfOP specialty. The post advertised is full time, although applicants wishing to work less than full time are also welcome to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor David Strain or Dr Susie Harris (Joint Clinical Leads for Healthcare for Older People, RDUH Trust) on 01392 406460 or Dr Jane Sword (Clinical Director for Governance and Inpatient Flow, Medicine Care Group, RDUH Trust) on 01392 402509, and Richard Holland (Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Exeter Medical School) on R.Holland3@exeter.ac.uk.
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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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.
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.
Benefits
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.
