Role Summary
Applications are invited for 1 full time fixed term locum Consultant Emergency Physician posts of twelve months duration. Post to start as soon as possible. Successful candidate will join our existing team of 20 WTE highly committed consultants in a department that was afforded an ‘outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission during its inspection in 2015. This makes it one of a very small number of Emergency Departments nationally to have achieved such a favourable review.
About the Role
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a Teaching Hospital based in the historic cathedral city of Exeter in the heart of the South West of England. As such it enjoys a wealth of sporting and cultural resources along with access to the many beaches of Devon and Cornwall and the open moorland of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Excellent surf can be reached within an hour at Bantham in South Devon, or Croyde in North Devon, with high class wind-surfing and kite surfing at Exmouth, a mere 10 miles from the Emergency Department. Great opportunities are also on hand for mountain and road biking, sailing and a whole gamut of cultural experiences including music, theatre and arts.
Situated as it is on the motorway network, Exeter enjoys excellent travel links with the rest of the United Kingdom; Exeter is 2 hours from London by train and has an international airport serving Winter and Summer destinations throughout Europe with daily flights to both London and Manchester.
With a recent expansion in consultant numbers and commitment from the established incumbents we have developed a young, committed, enthusiastic and forward looking senior leadership team. This, combined with a Trust that has proved to be both stable and consistently supportive, makes the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work. We strongly believe our Emergency Department provides a productive and rewarding environment, with a fully populated middle grade and junior rota testament to this.
The team gives extended ‘shop floor’ consultant presence from 08:00 to 23:00, 365 days a year, with an additional supervising consultant in minors at least 5 days a week; this has helped us to perform well against the national four hour standard. Our focus is on the provision of high quality care to patients in line with the recommendations of the Francis report and new appointments would be expected to provide not only excellent clinical care but also share the ethos of improving patient experience in the ED.
The department has a flourishing and forward thinking academic unit, recognised by the UEMS, with a growing national profile. The unit boasts a portfolio of national, international and commercial NIHR supported research. This has earned the academic team a number of local and regional awards. In recent years the academic department have notched up over 25 publications with widespread contribution from the clinical team, covering an extensive range of emergency medicine topics. The hospital is the principle hospital of the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS) and there will be opportunities to participate in formal teaching activities. Additionally CME/CPD activities will be encouraged & supported financially. There is an accredited ultrasound trainer in the department and a keen drive to expand this area of practice. The hospital participates in the national Trauma Audit Research Network (TARN) and is an accredited major trauma unit.
For further information please contact: Andy Ketchin or Alex Cross 01392 403690
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.
