Trust Doctor (Emergency Department)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Health Service Discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes

Staff discounts on shopping andLeisure

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trust Doctor in Emergency Medicine on a fixed-term contract starting immediately in the Emergency Department. The department is a major trauma unit with a 24-hour consultant-led trauma team.

The role offers 40-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, and opportunities for teaching and training with strong resident doctor support.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Service Post Doctor, for a fixed term contract starting immediately in the Emergency Department. The successful applicants will join an enthusiastic team that supports and delivers a modern, comprehensive emergency service. A small, friendly department with big ideas and a commitment to improving our service by embracing change and innovation. This is a great opportunity to gain broad clinical experience between foundation and specialty training in a beautiful part of the country.About the Role The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team that supports and delivers a modern, comprehensive emergency service. The department prides itself on its aspiration to deliver the highest possible standard of care for all patients at all times. The department is a major trauma unit and employs a 24 hour consultant led trauma team. We also pride ourselves on support for all our staff and our resident doctors enjoy direct shop floor supervision and educational support. The department is rated highly on our resident doctor satisfaction survey. There are ample opportunities for teaching and training throughout the Trust and region. The department has regular medical student attachments from the local medical school. We encourage involvement with research and national clinical audit. Please see attached Trust Doctor in Emergency Medicine Information Pack. Working Pattern: 40 hours, 10 hour shifts to include nights and weekends

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., 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.

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 27 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

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.