Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle in stunning North Devon with the ability to shape your own career.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Northern Services). The acute hospital in Barnstaple provides a full complement of secondary care services including emergency care, robotic surgery, tertiary abdominal wall reconstruction surgery, maternity and paediatric services.

The successful applicant will join the growing Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain. They will provide a mixture of theatre lists and participation in the out-of-hours service - providing anaesthetic support to theatres, maternity and pain management. They will have the opportunity to grow their career alongside living in one of the most beautiful places in the UK. This post would be ideally suited to both those who have just finished training and those who are further on in their careers, looking for a new challenge. Many of our team have interests outside Anaesthetics, including radiology, retrieval medicine and technology, and we are supportive as a department in making sure that everyone has their own perfect work-life balance.

Devon is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in England. North Devon has some of the best beaches in the UK, is the UKs only World Surf Reserve and has the nearby National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor. Whether you fancy surfing or fishing, cycling or climbing, fine dining or hearty pub fare, the county really does have it all. For more information about the area, please visit our website royaldevon.nhs.uk/careers/living-in-devon or visitdevon.co.uk/northdevon.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: 19th April 2024

For further information please contact: Dr Rob Conway (Lead Clinician) on rob.conway@nhs.net or 01271 322756.

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.

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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)