Consultant Physician in Healthcare for the Older Person and Stroke Medicine

Vacancies Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine

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 s 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.

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 s 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.

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