Consultant Anaesthetist

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Anaesthetist to provide anaesthetic services at multiple hospitals in the region. A supportive and inclusive environment is emphasized, with a focus on staff development, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial benefits including extensive staff discounts

Support for CPD and qualification funding

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes, including nursery

Flexibility in working hours

Occupational health services

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services primarily at Wonford Hospital.
• Participation in Critical Care Cluster within the Surgical Care Group.
• Service across diverse theatre specialties except neurosurgery, thoracic, and cardiac surgery.

Job description

This is a substantive appointment within the Royal Devon University Hospital NHS Trust, which includes Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital. The post offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse services, combining excellence in research, teaching, and strong links to the University with NDHT’s innovation and adaptability.

The base hospital, on-call requirement, and residency requirement for this post are for the Eastern Service, based at RDE (Wonford). Currently, there are no cross-cover arrangements for anaesthetic services between hospitals. If needed in the future, work would be equitably distributed within the anaesthetic department and would not involve newly appointed Consultants.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

The appointee will be a member of the Department of Anaesthesia, which, along with Theatres and Intensive Care, forms the Critical Care Cluster within the Surgical Care Group. The department provides anaesthetic services primarily at Wonford Hospital in Exeter, as well as at Heavitree Hospital, Tiverton, Exmouth, and Axminster. It covers most specialties except neurosurgery, thoracic, and cardiac surgery, with 260 theatre lists weekly and approximately 50,000 cases annually. The department also services the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre.

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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. 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 the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, integrating the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

We are the largest employer in Devon with over 15,000 staff, serving more than 615,000 people across over 2,000 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. We also provide integrated health and social care, primary care, community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres. Our advanced equipment and research links enable us to deliver world-class care.

Our values underpin everything we do. Click here to find out more.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as you help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and benefits such as 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service length. Our occupational health services include counselling, wellbeing activities, and support groups.

We foster a supportive culture that promotes your development, which may include funding for qualifications, study days, CPD, or rotational placements to enhance your skills. We are committed to helping you progress in your NHS career.

Financial benefits include:

• Extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure.
• Options to spread the cost of technology and appliances from major retailers.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including an onsite nursery at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme, one of the most comprehensive in the UK.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.