Job title: Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Overview
Looking to take part in research and innovation, service development or teaching within a Trust that prides itself on patient care, learning and development and rapid career progression? The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a consultant to our department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH), Barnstaple.
Main duties
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Trust, you will join an exceptional team helping patients stay healthy when they need it most. Consultants deliver face-to-face, and virtual care from both Barnstaple and Exeter sites. The Gastroenterology department is supported by an established team of IBD, hepatology and nutrition specialist nurses and by nationally recognised surgical teams. The Trust has an EPIC electronic patient record, a multi-million-pound research facility, a significant development budget and plans for the future. The Trust supports new consultants to develop innovative new services and to pursue research and teaching interests.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, the Trust employs over 15,000 staff and provides services to more than 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles. We deliver emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. We offer integrated health and social care across community inpatient hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes, with primary care services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). We are at the forefront of research and innovations with state-of-the-art equipment and strong university links.
Location and schedules
Location: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB. Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time. Reference: 185-801-7265. Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 per year plus financial incentive and relocation package. Contract: Permanent.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including a generous relocation incentive, flexible working schemes, CPD support, and a healthy work-life balance. Leave: 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. Pension, occupational health services, counselling and wellbeing activities. Staff discounts, salary sacrifice options, cycle to work, and access to an NHS Pension scheme.
Requirements and recruitment
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and disclosure to the DBS. The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies when sufficient applications have been received. This role may involve recruitment steps including CVs or online applications. Preference may be given to staff with Priority or At Risk status within Devon. See attached information pack for full details.
About the role and further information
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2022 by integrating Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust with Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. The department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is integrated to provide core and specialist services to a wide population across the South West Peninsula. Consultants deliver both in-person and virtual care from Barnstaple and Exeter. The Trust supports development of innovative services, research and teaching interests. For more information read the attached consultant information pack or visit the Trust website.
How to apply
We are trialling a shortened recruitment process for this role. For an informal confidential chat, contact Emily Simpson on 07958 931414.
Other information
We are happy to host exploratory visits for interested applicants. The job description and responsibilities are available via the attached information pack.