Consultant Specialist Abdominal Wall and Upper GI Surgeon inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED 1 DEC 2023

Band Consultant: £105,504 to £139,882 a year  PERMANENT 
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role

The Trust provides a wide range of district hospital, community health and social care services to over 160,000 residents across North Devon and to thousands of visitors the region receives every summer.

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.

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).

For an informal discussion, prospective candidates are welcome to contact either Professor David Sanders (Clinical Director), on , Mr Dave Bunting (Sub-Speciality Lead), on or Miss Keeley Cooper (Service Manager), on . Informal visits are encouraged.


Working Pattern:
10 PA's


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.

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.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Specialist Abdominal Wall and Upper GI Surgeon to join the Surgical Department at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). The successful applicant will be expected to support the development of our specialist abdominal wall unit, which receives tertiary referrals from across the South West and Nationally, and the upper GI surgical department. It is essential that candidates have sub-specialty training in abdominal wall surgery, including advanced laparoscopic or robotic skills. The post will join a dynamic team that has expanded over recent years, including five colorectal consultants, four upper GI consultants, four emergency general surgical consultants and three breast consultants, providing care for patients at NDDH and across Community Hospitals.

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.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.


More detail about the role

The Trust provides a wide range of district hospital, community health and social care services to over 160,000 residents across North Devon and to thousands of visitors the region receives every summer.

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.

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).

For an informal discussion, prospective candidates are welcome to contact either Professor David Sanders (Clinical Director), on , Mr Dave Bunting (Sub-Speciality Lead), on or Miss Keeley Cooper (Service Manager), on . Informal visits are encouraged.


Working Pattern:
10 PA's


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.

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.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Specialist Abdominal Wall and Upper GI Surgeon to join the Surgical Department at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). The successful applicant will be expected to support the development of our specialist abdominal wall unit, which receives tertiary referrals from across the South West and Nationally, and the upper GI surgical department. It is essential that candidates have sub-specialty training in abdominal wall surgery, including advanced laparoscopic or robotic skills. The post will join a dynamic team that has expanded over recent years, including five colorectal consultants, four upper GI consultants, four emergency general surgical consultants and three breast consultants, providing care for patients at NDDH and across Community Hospitals.

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.



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