Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Speciality Doctor, in Respiratory Medicine at North Devon District Hospital, part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This is a substantive contract, with the potential for career progression through competitive re-grading to the Associate Specialist Grade or the new Specialist Grade for suitably qualified candidates.
The post-holder will join the expanding Respiratory Medicine Service, currently consisting of 3 Consultants, 1 Registrar, 1 Speciality Doctor, and 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs). The primary duties will involve providing middle-grade support on respiratory wards and attending outpatient clinics. The post includes opportunities to engage in research, service development, and teaching, with strong support for continuing professional development and educational supervision.
We are an innovative department with a focus on developing new care pathways for chronic cough and COPD, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in these research and service improvement initiatives.
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 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.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The clinical duties of the post include: - Providing middle-grade support to Tarka and Roborough Wards and agreed outlier areas. - Attending outpatient clinics, including general respiratory and specialty clinics in Exeter. - Participating in pleural clinics and performing pleural procedures - Planning and interpreting investigations and dealing with the associated administration. - Engaging in ward rounds and supporting consultants in general ward work. - Teaching and supervising medical students and junior doctors, with opportunities for funded teaching time. - Participating in departmental meetings, including respiratory governance and various multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. - Involvement in research and quality improvement projects, with support from the University of Exeter Medical School. This role will allow the post-holder to develop further clinical skills, gain experience in team leadership and communication, and improve patient care and continuity. The post-holder will be supported in their professional development and will have access to mentoring, educational opportunities, and career progression within the Trust.
Working Pattern: 10 PA's
Interview Date: 31.07.2024
For further information please contact:
Doctor Name: Alison Moody Tel: 07807 426324 Email: alisonmoody@nhs.net
Service Manager Name: Emma Barrie Tel: 01271 322761 Email: e.barrie1@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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The clinical duties of the post include: - Providing middle-grade support to Tarka and Roborough Wards and agreed outlier areas. - Attending outpatient clinics, including general respiratory and specialty clinics in Exeter. - Participating in pleural clinics and performing pleural procedures - Planning and interpreting investigations and dealing with the associated administration. - Engaging in ward rounds and supporting consultants in general ward work. - Teaching and supervising medical students and junior doctors, with opportunities for funded teaching time. - Participating in departmental meetings, including respiratory governance and various multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. - Involvement in research and quality improvement projects, with support from the University of Exeter Medical School. This role will allow the post-holder to develop further clinical skills, gain experience in team leadership and communication, and improve patient care and continuity. The post-holder will be supported in their professional development and will have access to mentoring, educational opportunities, and career progression within the Trust.
Working Pattern: 10 PA's
Interview Date: 31.07.2024
For further information please contact:
Doctor Name: Alison Moody Tel: 07807 426324 Email: alisonmoody@nhs.net
Service Manager Name: Emma Barrie Tel: 01271 322761 Email: e.barrie1@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.
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
Essential
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Desirable
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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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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.
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)