Main duties of the job
The respiratory team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for three enthusiastic and self‑motivated trainees to gain experience across bronchiectasis, severe asthma and pleural disease as well as the management of complex airways disease whilst continuing to further their training in respiratory medicine. 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 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 put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities. Its 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 description
The respiratory team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for three enthusiastic and self‑motivated trainees to gain experience in across three respiratory sub‑specialisms. This is a fixed‑term post for 12 months (starting August 2026) and is suited to either trainees with minimal experience or more senior trainees wishing to consolidate or develop their airway experience, whilst continuing to gain experience in respiratory medicine. The successful candidates will be encouraged to take an active role in audit as well as the opportunity to pursue research interests. They may also be asked to help support general respiratory ward duties at times but there is no commitment to general medical take unless requested by the candidate.
Job responsibilities
We are a welcoming and cohesive group of consultant colleagues with a broad range of expertise. The department has special interests in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, airways diseases, sleep‑related breathing disorders, non‑CF bronchiectasis, non‑invasive ventilation and lung cancer. We are the NHSE Specialised Commissioned Regional Centre for ILD, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. We have a busy sub‑regional EBUS service with an integrated pleural and medical thoracoscopy service. We also provide regional clinics for patients with alpha‑1 anti‑trypsin deficiency. Respiratory inpatients are managed on 2 dedicated, respiratory wards (Culm East and Culm West, 57 beds total). A fully equipped 5‑bed respiratory high‑dependency unit (Culm HDU) is attached to the template, providing facilities for non‑invasive ventilation and acting as an intermediate care facility for patients discharged from ITU (with respiratory disease). A fast‑track lung cancer clinic is held twice per week. There are specialist clinics in interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, non‑CF bronchiectasis, asthma, complex ventilation, and ambulatory pleural clinics.
Working pattern
9‑5 Monday‑Friday
Interview date
TBC
For further information please contact
* Severe Asthma – Dr Matthew Masoli, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine – matthew.masoli@nhs.net
* Bronchiectasis – Dr Phillip Mitchelmore, Consultant – philip.mitchelmore@nhs.net
* Pleural – Dr John Corcoran, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine – john.corcoran1@nhs.net
* Interstitial Lung Disease – Professor Michael Gibbons, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine – michael.gibbons2@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 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.
Benefits
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, days off to study, CPD, or rotational placements. We’ll help you get there. 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 paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll benefit from access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You’ll have access to a 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, an OFSTED‑rated nursery onsite at Exeter, car lease schemes, and the NHS Pension scheme. Cycle‑to‑work scheme also available. 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
* Essential: (see job description text above, and where applicable you can download a copy of the full job description)
* Desirable: (see job description text above, and where applicable you can download a copy of the full job description)
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.
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