TRUST DOCTOR AT REGISTRAR LEVEL BREAST AND GENERAL SURGERY

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is looking for a Trust Doctor at Registrar Level in Breast and General Surgery. You will join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional patient care, performing specialized surgeries, and handling emergency cases. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The role includes full-time hours and is part of an integrated healthcare service covering Devon.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Qualifications

• Full time availability required, including on-call duties.
• Experience in breast and general surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team delivering premier healthcare services.
• Perform oncoplastic and reconstruction surgeries.
• Participate in the Emergency General Surgery rota.

Job description

Overview

TRUST DOCTOR AT REGISTRAR LEVEL BREAST AND GENERAL SURGERY

The closing date is 09 October 2025

The Breast unit has 5 consultants who perform oncoplastic/ reconstruction surgery including flaps. There is a high output of screening and symptomatic work. The rate of day case surgery is high meaning ward work is kept to a minimum. The unit is well supported by GP with specialist interest, 4 radiologists (and one consultant radiographer), staff grades, F1/CT trainees and national fellow.

The General Surgical team consists of 6 Upper GI Consultant surgeons and 12 Colorectal Surgeons who are integrated into the Emergency General Surgery rota.

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.

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

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Working Pattern: Full time, oncall

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Alexandra Hall, Surgery Rota Manager in the first instance, [e-mail]

Benefits and equality

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.

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 and benefits

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust