Trust Doctor - Urology Department and General Surgery

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Trust Doctor for the Urology Department and General Surgery. This full-time, fixed-term role entails working across various surgical teams and requires full registration with the General Medical Council. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to patient care. Ideal for professionals looking to expand surgical experience and involvement in out-of-hours on-call duties. Competitive salary and diverse benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave, increasing with service

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease schemes

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Experience in Urology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Urology department and participate in General Surgery on-call rota.
• Support regular members of the team during on-call shifts.
• Work across Colorectal, Upper GI, Vascular, Urology, and Breast teams.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Experience in Urology and General Surgery

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Doctor - Urology Department and General Surgery (FY2/CT Level)

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Applicants are invited to apply for a Trust Doctor post in Urology equivalent to the F2/CT /ST grade as well as taking part in the General Surgery on-call rota covering Colorectal, Upper GI, Vascular, Breast and Urology out of hours.

We are looking for the post holder to join on a fixed term period until 9th August 2026 Rotation. Ideally, we would like the successful postholder to start on 23rd March 2026 but this would be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

This post is not a recognised training post. Whilst this is a non-training post you will be allocated both Educational and Clinical supervisors and have access to educational opportunities similar to training posts to learn and develop skills during your placement.

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.

More detail about the role

This post gives an exciting opportunity to work and to gain experience across the wider General Surgery firms such as Colorectal, Upper GI, Vascular, Urology and Breast teams by supporting the regular members of the team during on-call shifts and offers an exciting opportunity to build experience.

The successful candidates must have full registration with the General Medical Council.

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Alexandra Hall, Surgery Rota Manager via email [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until 9th August 2026.

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 may 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, on-site wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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 on-site 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'd love to hear from you.

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

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£44,439 to £52,656 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-2125-12257

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust