Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic trainee to join our General Surgery unit at the FY2/CT1 equivalent level. The training and responsibilities of the posts will be tailored for the appointees; however, this is a Trust post, therefore training will not be recognised by the Deanery. You will be allocated a supervisor and given in-house training and access to theatres etc.

The post will be based within Vascular teams but may be asked to support other General Surgery wards due to sickness cover with a shared slot on the on-call rota. Within these teams, you will be given the opportunity for training sessions with the team in both elective and emergency work. These posts are ideal for anyone who has undergone some basic surgical training and wants to improve their skills and experience in order to move towards their next step in training.

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 responsibilities

The Trust Doctor will be expected to attend ward rounds, assist in outpatient clinics, assist in operating lists, be part of the on-call rota, as well as other duties. Annual and Study Leave is with prior arrangement and there is internal prospective cover on each surgical firm.

The rota is scheduled as a 1:16 on-call rota and these slots will share a full-time slot which will include long days, post takes, nights as well as weekend and Bank holiday cover.

Working Pattern: Shared on-call rota slot to include days, nights, and weekends
Interview Date: Early to mid May
For further information please contact: [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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