Fixed Term Consultant in Anaesthetics

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Apply for this job Positions Available: 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Whole Time Equivalent (WTE): 10PAs Salary Range: £113565 - £150569 Location: Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon Closing Date: 10/11/2026 Job Category: Medical Region / Division: Eastern Services - Medical Staff Group: Medical & Dental

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 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.

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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.

Role Summary

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia 

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Two locum posts are available: 

• 1 x fixed-term post (12 months)
• 1 x fixed-term post (24 months)

The base hospital, on call requirement and residency requirement for this post is for Eastern in Exeter. There are no cross-cover arrangements for anaesthetic services between the hospitals. If this were necessary in the future, the expectation is that work would be equitably distributed within the anaesthetic department and would not involve newly appointed Consultants.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS foundation trust Eastern is a Teaching Hospital based in the historic cathedral city of Exeter in the heart of the South West of England.  As such it enjoys a wealth of sporting and cultural resources along with access to the many beaches of Devon and Cornwall and the open moorland of Exmoor and Dartmoor.  Situated as it is on the motorway network, Exeter enjoys excellent travel links with the rest of the United Kingdom, Exeter is two hours from London by train and has a major regional airport

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

For further information please contact: Dr Nicki Ross Clinical lead on [[phone removed]] [email removed]

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 app