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Consultant in Acute Paediatrics
The closing date is 22 July 2025
Are you ready to help shape and deliver outstanding paediatric care within a supportive and innovative trust?
The Royal Devon is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated consultant to join its acute paediatrics department at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). As a fully integrated Trust across North Devon and Exeter, this role offers the opportunity to work cross-site at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
At NDDH, we provide care for a diverse range of paediatric presentations, offering a rewarding clinical experience. We are big enough to deliver significant opportunities for leadership, innovation, and service development, yet agile enough to implement change quickly and efficiently.
This position includes the chance to develop subspecialty interests through tailored job planning and collaboration with specialist clinics. Our strong links with the University of Exeter Medical School provide further opportunities for research and teaching.
The department is proud of its collegiate and supportive culture.
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 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 over 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending 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 various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and 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 position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our communities.
It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
Interview Date: TBA
For further information, please contact: Sarah Emmett at sarah.emmett1@nhs.net
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 recognize the advantages of 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 the 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 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'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 family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite 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 appliances 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 interests you, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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