Trust Doctor in General Medicine (inc GIM on-calls)

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple seeks a Trust Doctor in General Medicine to provide essential patient care. This role offers a fixed term until August 2026 with a 1:14 on-call rota. Ideal candidates will have IMT3/ST3 level experience and a commitment to integrated healthcare. Benefits include up to 33 days leave, NHS Pension scheme, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Staff discounts on various services

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• IMT3/ST3 level post in General Medicine.
• Ability to provide resident doctor cover for inpatient wards.
• Undertake patient reviews and manage treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Work a 40-hour week with G(i)M on-calls.
• Join an exceptional team within the Royal Devon Healthcare Trust.

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor in General Medicine (inc GIM on-calls)

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Applicants are invited to apply for Trust Doctor IMT3/ST3 level posts at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Northern site. This is a fixed term post until August 2026 changeover. 1:14 On-call rota aimed at IMT3/ST3 level to provide resident doctor cover for the inpatient wards, attend out-patients (if available/appropriate), undertake new and follow-up patient reviews, organising investigations and management plans.

Main duties of the job

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 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, available to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending to 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 has 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

Working Pattern: 40 hours + G(i)M on-calls. Part of a 1:14 rota.

Interview Date: TBC.

For further information please contact: Sian Beasant, Senior Administration Manager, on [e-mail].

Inclusivity

The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Selection Process

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Legal and Regulatory

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Benefits

Salary and benefits include:

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) for new starters, rising to 33 days + bank holidays.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, and technology.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• NHS Pension scheme.
• 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.

Contact

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust