Consultant Urological Surgeon

Applications are invited for a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post will be one of two new substantive appointments, to join the existing team of three substantive consultant colleagues based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH).

This is an exciting opportunity to expand the team and there are opportunities to develop areas of special interest.

Please see below for further information.

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 you'll 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

Imagine working close to the beach in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the opportunity to design your own workplan including research, teaching, management development and optional on-call. Whichever you choose, you'll be supported by a Trust that truly values its staff and prides itself on patient care, learning and rapid career progression.

Our urology department is friendly, successful, ambitious and is well supported by an established team of specialist nurses, ACPs and a network of consultants that spans the South West.

You will join our team in North Devon, where you will be able to effect changes in our service and make a real difference to the welfare of our patients. Recent investment includes a newly refurbished UIU, as well as HoLEP, TULA and access to robotic surgery in Exeter. We have an electronic patient record (EPIC), a multi-million-pound research facility, 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, schools, infrastructure and quality of life. If you are interested in finding out more, then we would love to hear from you.

A very substantial relocation and welcome package is on offer should you choose to join us.

Please contact Emily Simpson on or Michelle Treglown on for an informal chat about this fantastic opportunity or visit to find out more about why we are consistently voted as one of the best NHS Trusts in the country to work for.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Mr John McGrath (Urology Consultant and Lead Clinician) on or Keeley Cooper (Service Manager) on

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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See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Employer details
Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

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