Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

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Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time (10 PAs) Specialty Doctor post at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH), part of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, with some clinical sessions provided at local community sites.

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. 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 and 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 peoples 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. It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role NDDH is part of a unique organisation with integrated acute and community services across North Devon. The acute hospital provides a full complement of secondary care services for the local population, including emergency care, cancer services, maternity and paediatric services. Doctors at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have a work-life balance like nowhere else. At work, they are part of a supportive team, in roles that deliver all the challenges you would want from a medical career. In their spare time, they are out surfing, hiking, cycling and enjoying the most amazing scenery that Devon has to offer, with beautiful beaches just a stone's throw away from the hospital. This makes the area especially perfect for families as well as anyone looking for a new start away from stressful city life. The ophthalmology department is well-known in the region for its training and how it encourages and supports its specialty doctors to gain excellent experience in a variety of ophthalmic sub-specialities. Don't just take our word for it why not call to arrange a tour and an informal chat with the team over coffee? Contact details for our Lead Clinician and Service Manager can be found on page 16 of the information pack. Working Pattern: Please see attached information pack For further information please contact Morag Ashdown, Lead Clinician

on morag.ashdown1@nhs.net Tel 01271 322577 or Lauren Oke, Service Manager on lauren.oke@nhs.net Tel 01271 311569. 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 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 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 Employer details Employer name Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JB Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 185-331-9502

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