Role Summary
Are you a generalist Consultant Anaesthetist seeking a new challenge and the ideal work–life balance? Join us in a role that offers genuine variety, from a diverse surgical caseload (including robotic surgery) to opportunities for service development, leadership, teaching, and research. You’ll be supported to pursue and grow your own specialist interests within a department that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Be part of an NHS trust that values and invests in its people. In Devon, you’ll find not only an exceptional career but also an outstanding quality of life, surrounded by stunning coastlines, dramatic national parks and vibrant, welcoming communities.
About the Role
For full details about the post and what it’s like to live and work in beautiful Devon, please refer to our Consultant Information Pack.
You will join our Anaesthetics Department at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon Northern services. The department consists of 27 consultant anaesthetists providing cover for 10 theatres each week.
The acute hospital in Barnstaple delivers a comprehensive range of secondary care services, including emergency care, cancer services, maternity and paediatrics. The successful candidate will join the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, with responsibilities including elective lists and participation in the general anaesthetics on-call rota.
More detail about the role
This position offers an excellent platform to advance your professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are seeking a generalist anaesthetist and are committed to supporting specialist interests, as well as involvement in teaching, research, and leadership. Our tailored approach ensures you can shape your career while contributing meaningfully to the department’s goals.
Whether you are a newly appointed (or soon to be) consultant or seeking your next career step, you will be welcomed into a supportive, friendly environment that champions inclusion, teamwork and high-quality patient care. The Royal Devon is a place where you can grow, flourish, and truly make a difference.
Love Where You Live and Work
Our location in the South West offers an exceptional lifestyle. Imagine the expansive landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the unique natural beauty of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the UK’s only World Surfing Reserve, all within easy reach.
From pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines to charming towns steeped in culture, food, and history, Devon offers something for everyone.
For further information please contact:
If you’re ready for a new challenge and a fantastic quality of life, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Dr Cecily Don (Anaesthetics Service Lead) Cecily.don@nhs.net or Rob Conway (Deputy Clinical Director) on rob.conway@nhs.net or 01271 322756.
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.
