Role Summary
We welcome enquiries for further information and encourage informal visits to the hospital and department. A list of contacts at the Trust is detailed in the final section of the information pack.
Applicants must have completed Anaesthetics Core Training (or equivalent) prior to taking up this appointment. The applicant must be fully registered with the GMC and have evidence of completion of Foundation competences or equivalent along with at least 24 months of experience working in Anaesthesia / Critical Care within the NHS.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Fine tune your perfect work life balance in North Devon, one of the best places to work in the UK.
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Services. The acute hospital in Barnstaple provides a full complement of secondary care services for the local population, including emergency care, cancer services, maternity and paediatric services.
The successful applicant requires 24 months of anaesthesia and critical care within the NHS and be competent in the management of both emergency and obstetric anaesthetist. They will join the friendly Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain. They will provide a mixture of theatre lists and participation in the out-of-hours service - providing anaesthetic support to maternity, Critical Care (including inter-hospital transfers), theatres and pain management. They will also have 1.5 SPA allocation and we encourage our Specialty Doctors to develop their careers towards the Specialist Grade or CESR. As well as being a friendly department, they will be supported by a dedicated Speciality Doctor Tutor for your own individual career goals.
Devon is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in England and North Devon has some of the best beaches in the UK, is classed as a World Surf Reserve and has the nearby National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Please look at our YouTube video ‘What’s it like working at NDHT’ for more information.
For further information please contact Dr Rob Conway (Deputy Clinical Director) on rob.conway@nhs.net or 01271 322756.
Interview Date: TBC
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.
