Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine to join their team at North Devon District Hospital. The role offers the opportunity for autonomy, teaching, and sub-specialty development in a patient-centred environment. Candidates must have completed specialist training in Geriatric Medicine and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave, rising to 33 with seniority

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Access to extensive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must be entered on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Welcomes established consultants and senior trainees within six months of completing training.

Responsibilities

• Join Northern services based at North Devon District Hospital.
• Work collaboratively with Eastern services.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care for older adults.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Healthcare for Older People

Education

Completion of specialist training in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine

The closing date is 06 January 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Healthcare for Older People (HFOP) to join our Northern services based at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. This role forms part of a wider integrated service, working collaboratively with our Eastern services at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care for older adults across North and East Devon.

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. 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). In addition, we provide integrated health and social care services across community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and within people’s own homes, as well as primary care, specialist community services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

Successful candidates will be offered autonomy and dedicated time to undertake teaching, training and the opportunity to develop sub‑specialty interests. The post is offered on a whole‑time basis (10 payscale points) but part‑time applicants will be considered. Flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications & Person Specification

Applicants must have completed specialist training in Geriatric Medicine / Healthcare for Older People and be entered on the GMC Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment. We welcome established consultants and senior trainees within six months of completing specialist training.

Contact

Aisha McClintock, Clinical Leadon
[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 the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

• Salary is not the only financial benefit.
• Access to extensive staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including an OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

For those starting out in the NHS, you will begin with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays with seniority.

We provide comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, on‑site wellbeing activities and support groups.

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify the absence of any disqualifying convictions.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
10 South Railway Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX2 8JJ