Vacancies Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine
Role Summary
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Physician in Healthcare for the Older Person and Stroke Medicine to join the department for its Northern services, based at North Devon District Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and dynamic team. Since North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital merged in 2022 we have been able to provide additional clinical support and leadership to grow our services in our Northern site. This has allowed us to expand our multi-disciplinary workforce and introduce new services such as our front door frailty team and frailty acute hospital at home.
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individuals to further develop these services. North Devon has a large and increasing elderly population in a largely rural area with varying socio-economic needs. As such there is the opportunity to pursue sub-specialties tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. There is scope for working within frailty, ortho-geriatrics, movement disorders, syncope, stroke, community and peri-operative medicine.
A team of colleagues based in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital provide twice weekly cover at NDDH. This allows us to give colleague support and contribute to the delivery of the front door frailty service. We are particularly proud of this as it allows us to collaborate and share ideas across both sites. It also makes this an ideal post for candidates’ whatever stage they are in their Consultant career allowing for a high degree of autonomy, but with colleagues present and available if needed.
The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.
About the Role
More detail about the role
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Physician in Healthcare for the Older Person and Stroke Medicine to join the department for its Northern services, based at North Devon District Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and dynamic team. Since North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital merged in 2022 we have been able to provide additional clinical support and leadership to grow our services in our Northern site. This has allowed us to expand our multi-disciplinary workforce and introduce new services such as our front door frailty team and frailty acute hospital at home.
We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individuals to further develop these services. North Devon has a large and increasing elderly population in a largely rural area with varying socio-economic needs. As such there is the opportunity to pursue sub-specialties tailored to the interests of the successful applicant. There is scope for working within frailty, ortho-geriatrics, movement disorders, syncope, stroke, community and peri-operative medicine.
A team of colleagues based in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital provide twice weekly cover at NDDH. This allows us to give colleague support and contribute to the delivery of the front door frailty service. We are particularly proud of this as it allows us to collaborate and share ideas across both sites. It also makes this an ideal post for candidates’ whatever stage they are in their Consultant career allowing for a high degree of autonomy, but with colleagues present and available if needed.
The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.
Working Pattern: Full Time – 10 PAs
Interview Date:TBC
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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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 & 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 people’s 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-35127-13866
- Contract Type Permanent
- Closing Date 13 August, 2026
- Job Category Medical
- Staff Group Medical & Dental
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