Applicants are invited to apply for two Specialty Doctor (ST3+) level posts in Oncology. These are fixed-term posts for 12 months, with one full-time and one part-time (0.5 WTE) position, working within inpatient, day case, outpatient, and Acute Oncology pathways. The role will be based at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Previous experience in general medicine is expected. The post holder should be capable of managing common medical and oncological emergencies.
Inpatient oncology services are provided on Yeo ward, a 23-bed unit admitting acutely unwell oncology patients from home and elective admissions. Our day-case unit is located on Cherrybrook, where patients receive systemic anti-cancer treatment, and Yarty Day Case provides initial assessments from our Acute Oncology team.
The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Wonford, is the largest employer in Exeter, serving a diverse community. It provides acute hospital services to around 350,000 people in Exeter, East Devon, and Mid Devon, offering specialized services such as cancer care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and renal services to wider regions including Devon, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly.
Exeter is a historic county town in the South West of England, close to Dartmoor, beaches, and coastline.
For department visits, contact Dr. Peter Stephens (Clinical Lead): peter.stephens4@nhs.net
More information about living and working in Oncology in Devon can be found in the video below.
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 once sufficient applications are received.
The Trust was established in April 2022, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00.
For more information about living and working in Oncology in Devon, please see the details above.
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 actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances our service to the community.
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 are received.
The Trust was established in April 2022, integrating the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
We employ over 15,000 staff across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, serving over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care at North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, along with community inpatient, outpatient, home-based, primary care, and specialist services, including Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Our advanced equipment, technologies, and university links position us at the forefront of research and innovation, providing world-class care.
Our values underpin all we do. Click here to learn more.
Join us during this exciting time as we continue our integration journey and shape future services.
Supporting our staff’s well-being is a priority.
We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, occupational health services, counseling, wellbeing activities, and professional development opportunities, including funding for courses and placements.
Salary is not the only benefit.
Staff benefits include discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, car leasing, the NHS pension scheme, and cycle-to-work schemes. Details are available upon application.
If interested, we would love to hear from you.
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