Clinical Academic Consultant Physician-Healthcare for Older People inExeter inExeter PUBLISHED 22 OCT 2024
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Applicants are invited for the post of Clinical Academic Consultant Physician in Healthcare for Older People at the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS).
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 usFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
We are very proud to advertise this joint clinical and research Consultant post in Healthcare for Older People medicine. The post is 50% clinical and 50% academic and is a new post. The clinical part is based in the RDUH Trust eastern locality, based the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The Healthcare for Older People (HfOP) department at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital is a friendly, supportive and thriving department. We have 20 Consultants, including 3 clinical academic Consultants working jointly with the RDUH trust and UEMS. We have a strong reputation for engagement in research and consistently high recruitment for many studies in the fields of stroke, Parkinsons Disease and dementia.
As a team we undertake a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to deliver high quality training.
The clinical role as advertised is focussed on geriatric inpatient work and front door frailty work as part of the acute frailty service. The post includes delivery of some clinical sessions at North Devon District Hospital, a district general hospital within the RDUH Trusts northern locality. There is the potential for opportunities in most sub-speciality areas of geriatric medicine according to the clinical interests of the successful applicant. All consultants in the department participate in a general medical on-calls at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, as well as working within the HfOP specialty. The post advertised is full time, although applicants wishing to work less than full time are also welcome to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor David Strain or Dr Susie Harris (Joint Clinical Leads for Healthcare for Older People, RDUH Trust) on or Dr Jane Sword (Clinical Director for Governance and Inpatient Flow, Medicine Care Group, RDUH Trust) on , and Richard Holland (Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Exeter Medical School) on
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.
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.
Applicants are invited for the post of Clinical Academic Consultant Physician in Healthcare for Older People at the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter Medical School (UEMS).
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
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
We are very proud to advertise this joint clinical and research Consultant post in Healthcare for Older People medicine. The post is 50% clinical and 50% academic and is a new post. The clinical part is based in the RDUH Trust eastern locality, based the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
The Healthcare for Older People (HfOP) department at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital is a friendly, supportive and thriving department. We have 20 Consultants, including 3 clinical academic Consultants working jointly with the RDUH trust and UEMS. We have a strong reputation for engagement in research and consistently high recruitment for many studies in the fields of stroke, Parkinsons Disease and dementia.
As a team we undertake a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to deliver high quality training.
The clinical role as advertised is focussed on geriatric inpatient work and front door frailty work as part of the acute frailty service. The post includes delivery of some clinical sessions at North Devon District Hospital, a district general hospital within the RDUH Trusts northern locality. There is the potential for opportunities in most sub-speciality areas of geriatric medicine according to the clinical interests of the successful applicant. All consultants in the department participate in a general medical on-calls at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, as well as working within the HfOP specialty. The post advertised is full time, although applicants wishing to work less than full time are also welcome to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor David Strain or Dr Susie Harris (Joint Clinical Leads for Healthcare for Older People, RDUH Trust) on or Dr Jane Sword (Clinical Director for Governance and Inpatient Flow, Medicine Care Group, RDUH Trust) on , and Richard Holland (Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of Exeter Medical School) on
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.
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.
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