Role Summary
This is a Locum appointment. This post is being offered within the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Trust Vascular Surgery Network, which includes Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and Torbay Hospital. The base hospital, on call requirement and residency requirement for this post is for the Eastern Service, based at RD&E (Wonford). Although North Devon is part of the Royal Devon University NHS Trust, their vascular work is managed by Musgrove Park Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to have expertise in the management of common vascular conditions. Renal access and endovascular experience are desirable. The appointee will be expected to undertake the vascular emergency on-call rota for the Exeter and Torbay vascular network, accepting in-hours and out-of-hours referrals. The post will provide an on call ‘hot week’ cover for the network Emergency Vascular service for Exeter and Torbay. Weekly commitments will consist typically of a combination of network MDT, regular inpatient care, CEPOD lists, and review of admissions in the Emergency Department and through the Emergency Surgical Assessment Clinic (ESAC).
You will be supported by a rota of junior doctors ranging from F1 to Registrar.
Across the network there are currently 6 substantive consultants. The network arrangement includes joint MDTs and a Microbiology MDT. All emergency surgery and planned elective arterial surgery is performed in Exeter. The is a dedicated Vascular Theatre covering elective and CEPOD work on weekdays. There is also a CEPOD theatre running 24/7 including weekends accessed by general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT and max-fax.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
This is a Locum appointment. This post is being offered within the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Trust Vascular Surgery Network, which includes Royal Devon University Hospital and Torbay Hospital. The base hospital, on call requirement and residency requirement for this post is for the Eastern Service, based at RD&E (Wonford). Although North Devon is part of the Royal Devon University NHS Trust, their vascular work is managed by Musgrove Park Hospital.
The appointee will be expected to have expertise in the management of common vascular conditions. Renal access and endovascular experience are desirable. The appointee will be expected to undertake the vascular emergency on-call rota for the Exeter and Torbay vascular network, accepting in-hours and out-of-hours referrals. The post will provide an on call ‘hot week’ cover for the network Emergency Vascular service for Exeter and Torbay. Weekly commitments will consist typically of a combination of network MDT, regular inpatient care, CEPOD lists, and review of admissions in the Emergency Department and through the Emergency Surgical Assessment Clinic (ESAC).
You will be supported by a rota of junior doctors ranging from F1 to Registrar.
Across the network there are currently 6 substantive consultants. The network arrangement includes joint MDTs and a Microbiology MDT. All emergency surgery and planned elective arterial surgery is performed in Exeter. The is a dedicated Vascular Theatre covering elective and CEPOD work on weekdays. There is also a CEPOD theatre running 24/7 including weekends accessed by general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT and max-fax.
Working Pattern: see job description
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact: Mr Tom Hardy (Clinical Lead): t.hardy3@nhs.net
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.
