Consultant In Diabetes And Endocrinology

Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant to the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology for its Northern services, based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, with cross-site working to Exeter if preferred. The post includes potential for remote working.

The successful appointee will provide senior medical cover on the general medical take and inpatient wards, with outpatient clinics in Barnstaple, and cross-site virtual MDTs and

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical cover on the general medical take and inpatient wards.
• Outpatient clinics in Barnstaple.
• Cross-site virtual MDTs with Exeter and regional meetings.

Job description

Job summary

Looking to take part in research and innovation, service development, or teaching within a large Trust that prides itself on patient care, learning and rapid career progression? The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a consultant to our department of Diabetes and Endocrinology based solely at the North Devon District Hospital site in Barnstaple, or with cross site working at the Barnstaple and Exeter site if preferred. This post has opportunity for remote working.

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.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-35127-14613

Job description

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant to join the department of Diabetes and Endocrinology for its Northern services, based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

The successful applicant will provide senior medical cover on the general medical take and inpatient wards along with outpatient clinics in Barnstaple. This post includes cross-site virtual MDTs with Exeter, regional network meetings, and some opportunity for virtual working. Specialty work is supported by an excellent team of diabetes specialist nurses, dieticians, podiatrists and endocrine specialist nurses.

Our combined Diabetes and Endocrinology department is friendly, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.

Working Pattern: Full time - 10 PAs

Interview Date: TBC

Contact: Ella Joslin, Operations Manager at [e-mail]

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.

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 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/