Overview
Looking to take part in research and innovation, service development, or teaching within a large Trust that prides itself on patient care, learning and rapid career progression? The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a consultant to our department of Diabetes and Endocrinology based solely at the North Devon District Hospital site in Barnstaple.
Main duties
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.
Details
Date posted: 22 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-37562-11770
Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please see the attached consultant information pack.
More detail about the role
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust to provide core services to a population of 615,000 and specialist services to a wider population across the South West Peninsula. It is a unique organisation with integrated acute and community services across North and mid Devon that shares one advanced electronic notes system (EPIC) with an integrated patient portal. The departments of Diabetes and Endocrinology are fully integrated and so work closely together as one team. Consultants deliver face-to-face, and remote care from both the Barnstaple and Exeter sites. The department will support newly appointed consultants to develop sub-specialty interests and to pursue research and teaching interests.
The Royal Devon is committed to developing services in North Devon and wants to bring the very best clinicians to Devon. Our department is friendly, successful, ambitious and has an international reputation for exceptional clinical research. Specialty work is supported by an excellent multidisciplinary team including; diabetes specialist nurses, endocrine specialist nurses, dieticians, podiatrists and psychologists. The Trust has a multi-million-pound clinical research facility, is a NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, has a significant development budget, and big plans for the future.
We are based in Devon in the South West of England; a county renowned for its natural beauty including pristine beaches and beautiful moorland, excellent schools, good transport links and a great quality of life. If you are interested in finding out more about the positions available, we would love to hear from you and would be delighted to host an exploratory visit for you.
To find out more please read the attached consultant information pack or visit www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/careers to find out more about why we are consistently voted as one of the best NHS Trusts in the country to work for.
We are accepting CVs or online applications for this role. Please contact Emily Simpson on 07958 931414 for a confidential informal chat in the first instance.
Working pattern and interview
Working Pattern: 10 PAs
Interview Date: 27th November 2025
Equality, diversity and benefits
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.
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. 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, 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 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 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 is something you are interested in, we\'d love to hear from you.
Qualifications and compliance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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