Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Summary

Looking to take part in research, innovation, service development or teaching within a Trust that prides itself on patient care, learning and development and rapid career progression? The Royal Devon is seeking to appoint a consultant to our department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology based at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) in Barnstaple.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. We provide a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling world‑class care.

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year + financial incentive and relocation package
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Location: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon
Date posted: 04 June 2024
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Consultants deliver face‑to‑face and virtual care from both Barnstaple and Exeter sites. You will work with an established team of IBD, hepatology and nutrition specialist nurses and nationally recognized surgical teams. The department supports new consultants to develop innovative services and pursue research and teaching interests.

General Requirements – Essential: See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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

We offer generous financial incentives and a relocation package. Staff receive 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) at the start of the NHS career, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. Comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities, are available. Other benefits include national discount services, salary sacrifice options, car lease schemes, NHS pension, cycle to work scheme and an outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB

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