Job Summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in General Surgery/Colorectal/Upper GI Surgery at North Devon District Hospital. The successful applicant will join a dynamic team of Emergency, Upper GI, and Colorectal surgeons that has expanded over recent years, including four colorectal consultants, four upper GI consultants, and three emergency general surgical consultants.
Main Duties
For more details 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 join an exceptional team dedicated to helping patients stay healthy when they need it most.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services, which serve over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles, include emergency, specialist, and general medical services at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home visits, alongside primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation.
Job Details
* Date posted: 02 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 185-79470-10508
* Location: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Job Responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, please click the link below.
Role Details
We have a fixed-term Locum Consultant position. Ideal candidates will have experience across the full spectrum of general surgery and an interest in a subspecialty such as Colorectal or Upper GI. The team includes four colorectal, four upper GI, four emergency general surgical, and three breast consultants, providing care at NDDH and community hospitals.
Working Pattern: To be discussed at interview
Interview Date: TBC
Contact Information
For further information, contact Mr. David Sanders (Clinical Director) at dsanders3@nhs.net or Miss Keeley Cooper (Service Manager) at k.cooper6@nhs.net. Informal visits are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating a culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Priority will be given to NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Additional Information
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, merging the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We support staff development through funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotational placements. We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working, generous annual leave, occupational health services, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and the NHS Pension scheme. Other benefits include a cycle to work scheme and access to discounts via Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
If you're interested, we'd love to hear from you.
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