Consultant Anaesthetist

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about the post and what its like to live and work in beautiful Devon, please refer to our Consultant Information Pack.

You will join our Anaesthetics Department at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon Northern services. The department consists of 27 consultant anaesthetists providing cover for 10 theatres each week.

The acute hospital in Barnstaple delivers a comprehensive range of secondary care services, including emergency care, cancer services, maternity and paediatrics. The successful candidate will join the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain, with responsibilities including elective lists and participation in the general anaesthetics on-call rota.

More detail about the role

This position offers an excellent platform to advance your professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We are seeking a generalist anaesthetist and are committed to supporting specialist interests, as well as involvement in teaching, research, and leadership. Our tailored approach ensures you can shape your career while contributing meaningfully to the departments goals.

Whether you are a newly appointed (or soon to be) consultant or seeking your next career step, you will be welcomed into a supportive, friendly environment that champions inclusion, teamwork and high-quality patient care. The Royal Devon is a place where you can grow, flourish, and truly make a difference.

Love Where You Live and Work

Our location in the South West offers an exceptional lifestyle. Imagine the expansive landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, the unique natural beauty of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the UKs only World Surfing Reserve, all within easy reach.

From pristine beaches and dramatic coastlines to charming towns steeped in culture, food, and history, Devon offers something for everyone.

For further information please contact:

If youre ready for a new challenge and a fantastic quality of life, wed love to hear from you. Please contact Dr Cecily Don (Anaesthetics Service Lead) Cecily.don@nhs.net or Rob Conway (Deputy Clinical Director) on rob.conway@nhs.net or 01271 322756.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)