Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Neurology

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Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Consultant in Neurology.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a unified Trust (Eastern and Northern services) working together to provide high quality Neurological services for the populations of North, East & Mid Devon.

Main duties of the job

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 youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-797-4828

Job locations

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be employed by The RDUH joining the Trusts Neurosciences Department that currently comprises comprehensive consultant-led neurology, neurophysiology and neuro-rehabilitation services contributing to the delivery of high quality in and out-patient services for Exeter, North, East, and Mid Devon in both acute and community settings. Within the neurology service, a full range of sub-specialty clinics are provided, and whilst these posts are predominantly in general neurology, the Trust is keen to support development of sub-specialty areas whenever possible.

The Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust is a first-wave Foundation Trust that provides acute and specialist services to a local population of 460,000 people from NHS Devon and tertiary services to a larger population of patients within the South West. Further information on the Trust can be obtained from our website.

The historic cathedral city of Exeter is situated in the middle of the South West Region with easy access to the very popular countryside of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks and the extensive coastline of Devon and Cornwall. Exeter is well served by rail and road access with air links to London and Manchester as well as internationally. The South West is an increasingly recognised area providing a very high quality of lifestyle with top flight schools, universities, housing, restaurants, sports and entertainment venues in some of the best countryside the country has to offer.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Joe Gormley, Clinical Lead in Neurology RD&E, on 01392 406258 or kevin.gormley@nhs.net for further discussions. An information pack including details of whom to contact for further information can be obtained via our website, NHS jobs.

AAC DATE: 22nd August 2023

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.