Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card discounts

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join the Emergency Department at North Devon District Hospital. The post supports a modern, comprehensive emergency service within a small, friendly department that embraces change and innovation.

With links to the University of Exeter Medical School, the Trust promotes research and teaching in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Job description

The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to join the Emergency Department at the North Devon District Hospital.

The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic and dedicated consultant team that support and deliver a modern, comprehensive emergency service. Our Emergency Department is a small, friendly department with big ideas and a commitment to improving service by embracing change an innovation.

The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research. Our strong links with the University of Exeter Medical School provide further opportunities for research and teaching.

About the Role

Working Pattern: 10PAs - 8.5 DCC & 1.5 SPA - Shifts include weekends and On-Calls

Interview Date: 15th October 2026

For further information please contact: Dr Liam Kevern, Consultant in Emergency Medicine - [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.

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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

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 people’s 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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