Consultant in Acute Paediatrics

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Consultant in Acute Paediatrics to join its acute paediatrics department at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). The role offers cross‑site working at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, subspecialty development, and opportunities for teaching and research in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School.

• Provide specialist paediatric emergency and acute care within the district hospital setting.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in developing clinical protocols and service improvement projects.
• Engage in subspecialty teaching, research, and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical audit.

• Qualified consultant paediatrician with at least 2 years’ clinical experience in paediatric emergency and acute care.
• Evidence of strong clinical leadership and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Full NHS electronic prescribing and digitised record competencies acceptable.

• Flexible working, good life‑balance and supportive family‑friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days plus bank holidays).
• Access to comprehensive occupational health, wellbeing activities and group schemes.
• Car lease schemes, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and national discount services including the Blue Light Card.
• Salary sacrifice options; NHS pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

As an inclusive employer, Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 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.

For further information please contact Emily Simpson  or Harriet Rae

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.