Pain Consultant – Anaesthetics inBarnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED FRI 13 DEC 2024

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a number of additional consultant anaesthetists for each site to join our existing team of 87 consultant anaesthetists across its Northern and Eastern services.

The department provides anaesthetic services across East, Mid and North Devon. Cover is provided for over 400 theatre lists each week with approximately 70,000 cases per annum receiving anaesthetic care across all sites.

The appointee will join a department lead by cross-site Clinical Director Dr Fiona Martin and Deputy Clinical Director Dr Rob Conway. They are supported by Dr Bruce McCormick in Eastern and Dr Deborah Sanders and Dr Cecily Don in Northern, alongside a cross-site General Manager, Luke Huskison.

Our combined anaesthetics department is friendly, successful and ambitious. It embraces sustainability and was the national winner of the HSJ Towards Net Zero award in 2023.

We can offer regular lists in your preferred specialties and job plans that let you shape your role. With flexibility built into the schedule, you could structure your workweek with 2-3 clinical days, complemented by non-clinical.

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.

Working Pattern: Please refer to the job pack.

Interview Date: Mid February, exact date TBC.

For further information please contact:

Dr Bruce McCormick: for Eastern Services.

Dr Cecily Don: or Dr Deborah Sanders: for Northern Services.

We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. Thats why we offer a package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating for a role in North Devon, we also offer a generous financial incentive. For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.

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.