Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Shoulder & Elbow

Position: Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Shoulder & Elbow)
Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics (Northern services), based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple.

This role is part of a wider integrated department that includes our Northern and Eastern services. Which jointly provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for patients living across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon.

Our Trauma and Orthopaedics departments are friendly, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.

Main duties of the jobFor 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.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Barnstaple Devon EX
31 4JB
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the

Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

For further information please contact:
Mr Nik Jagodzinski
- Medical Lead -  / Mrs Jessica Roberts
- Operations Manager
- 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…