Trust Doctor in Upper GI (ST3+)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

The Exeter Upper-Gastrointestinal Surgery department at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic benign UGI unit and offers tertiary benign oesophago-gastric services including advanced physiology services, and is the only provider of POEM in the South West. It has one of the largest cohorts of patients treated with the LINX device in the NHS and as such, it has been at the cutting edge of benign UGI surgery for over a decade now.

This post is available from October 2025 until October 2026 in the first instance.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

This post is available from October 2025- October 2026. The post-holder will be mentored by a practicing consultant surgeon who has specific time allocated to this. The post is based on a whole time appointment but part time applications will also be considered.

The postholder will be expected to take part in covering the General Surgery on-call rota which includes Long days, post take, Nights and weekend working (including Bank Holidays).

Working Pattern: Oncalls
Interview Date: Early to mid May
For further information please contact: Mr Alex Reece-Smith, Upper GI Clinical Lead via email [e-mail]

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.

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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Employer details
Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW

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