Role Summary
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest Neonatology at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a substantive post with a full-time job plan available but a less than full time role will also be considered for the right candidate.
Candidates with expertise in Cardiology are encouraged to apply but individuals with skills complimenting the needs of the department will also be considered.
The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is a first-wave Foundation Trust that serves a population of 460,000 people from Devon ICB, with some specialist services such as Paediatric oncology including serving an excess of 800,000. The University of Exeter Medical School affords exciting opportunities to participate in both undergraduate teaching and research. The historic cathedral city of Exeter is situated in the middle of the South West Region with easy access to the countryside and coast of Devon and Cornwall. It is well served by rail, road and air links.
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners and either be on the Specialist Register, or be within 6 months of completion of specialist training at the date of interview; you should provide evidence of this with your application.
When applying please include the contact details of 3 referees; if you are a Consultant one referee should be your current or most recent Medical Director, if you are a Locum Consultant one referee should be your Clinical Director.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Chris Moudiotis, (Paediatric Clinical Lead and Consultant Paediatrician) christopher.moudiotis@nhs.net Dr David McGregor, (Neonatal Clinical Lead) davidmcgregor@nhs.net and Dr Nigel Osborne (Paediatric Cardiology Lead) nigel.osborne@nhs.net An information pack including details of whom to contact for further information can be obtained via our website or via NHS Jobs. To apply, you must submit a completed application form which should be submitted online on NHS Jobs.
The Trust is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and so we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
Interview Date: Monday 6th February
For further information please contact:
Dr Chris Moudiotis, (Paediatric Clinical Lead and Consultant Paediatrician) christopher.moudiotis@nhs.net
Dr David McGregor, (Neonatal Clinical Lead) davidmcgregor@nhs.net
Dr Nigel Osborne (Paediatric Cardiology Lead) nigel.osborne@nhs.net
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 33 days plus bank holidays.
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.
