Role Summary
The ENT Department at the Royal Devon is looking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor at ST3+. As a suitably trained specialist, your application is invited to join our enthusiastic and friendly team working in a dedicated surgical department covering both outpatients and theatres.
The ENT department is supported by a busy surgical division committed to providing the highest levels of patient care. Your work will be split between outpatients and theatres, offering excellent learning opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the middle grade ENT rota (non-resident) covering both Exeter and Torbay Hospitals.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The successful applicant will support the ENT service at middle grade level. Main duties are conducted at the Royal Devon, Wonford site. The post is required to provide safe and viable patient care, with responsibility for acute and elective specialty patients. The postholder is also required to contribute to their specialty on-call rota, and any specialty cross cover as detailed below.
The appointee will need to demonstrate:
• Competence to work in a senior clinical role without supervision where appropriate
• Ability to mentor more junior staff and students, medical and allied
• Understanding and experience of clinical risk management
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
He/she will also be responsible for the organisation, management and diagnosis of treatment of patients in the hospital, in conjunction with colleagues across the hospital. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team assisting with elective and emergency ward admissions, managing the pre- and post-operative care of surgical patients and attending ward rounds. Associated administrative duties will be undertaken accordingly. The post holder will attend outpatient clinics and theatre lists for their own learning and will be given responsibility and workload fitting with their experience and ability.
Working Pattern: SpR On-call rota includes weekends
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact: Mr Ricks rupertricks@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.
