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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is inviting applications for a Trust Doctor in General Medicine. In this role, you will join a dedicated team, providing essential medical care and support for inpatient wards. The successful applicant will have experience at IMT3/ST3 level and will participate in a 1:14 on-call rota. This is a fixed-term position until August 2026, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, and technology

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at IMT3/ST3 level.
• Experience in general medicine preferred.
• Ability to work on-call as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident doctor cover for inpatient wards.
• Attend outpatients when appropriate.
• Organise investigations and management plans.

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