Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Emergency Surgeon to join the Surgical Department at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). The ideal applicant will have experience of the full range of emergency surgery, with an interest in developing emergency pathways. The ideal applicant will also have an interest in a sub-speciality e.g. Colorectal or Upper GI. The post will join a dynamic team that has expanded over recent years, including three colorectal consultants, four upper GI consultants, three emergency general surgical consultants and three breast consultants, providing care for patients at NDDH and across Community Hospitals.

Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council with licence to practice and be eligible for inclusion on the GMCs Specialist Register (or expected entry within six months from the date of interview).

Located in the South West of England, North Devon is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty. It extends from the edge of Exmoor in the east to Lundy Island in the west and the Taw Valley in the south providing contrasts of moor land, downs, valleys, rugged cliffs and golden sandy beaches, thus providing a range of interests and activities.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to support the development of the emergency surgical department. It is essential that candidates have sub-specialty training in either emergency general, Upper GI or colorectal surgery, including advanced laparoscopic skills. There may be opportunity to develop robotic surgery in the near future. Endoscopic skills are essential with requirement for the candidate to have JAG accreditation or equivalent experience in Upper GI Endoscopy.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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 peoples 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.

Its 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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The successful applicant will be expected to support the development of the emergency surgical department. It is essential that candidates have sub-specialty training in either emergency general, Upper GI or colorectal surgery, including advanced laparoscopic skills. There may be opportunity to develop robotic surgery in the near future. Endoscopic skills are essential with requirement for the candidate to have JAG accreditation or equivalent experience in Upper GI Endoscopy.

We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community regardless of sex, age, racial origin, religion, belief or disability and we are committed to Equal Opportunities.

All disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria of a post will be offered an interview. Should you, as a result of a disability, require reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process (eg, venue access, information format, interpreter, etc) please do not hesitate to make a member of the recruitment team aware.

We offer flexible working arrangements, career opportunities and encourage work-life balance.

We thank you for your interest in us and look forward to receiving your application.

Working Pattern: Please see attached recruitment pack.

AAC Interview Date: To be confirmed

For an informal discussion, prospective candidates are welcome to contact either Mr David Sanders (Lead Clinician)on 01271 322749, Ms Karin Pansell (Sub-Speciality Lead)on 01271 314114 or Miss Keeley Cooper (Service Manager)on 01271 355771. Informal visits are encouraged.

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.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
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Desirable

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