Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 19 March 2026

Join a team that combines patient centred care with the lifestyle benefits of living in Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role will be based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, with the option for cross site working at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) in Exeter.

This is a role where you can shape your career while enjoying the support of a close knit, forward thinking department. You'll provide expert care across the complete scope of obstetrics and gynaecology, from routine procedures to challenging cases. Dedicated access to theatres is available and you'll be encouraged to develop your own specialist interests. Teaching, research, and service innovation are actively supported, giving you the freedom to build leadership skills and make a difference to women's health.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

• Deliver safe, patient centred care across the full range of obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Manage a diverse clinical workload, including emergency and elective cases.
• Lead and participate in theatre sessions, with scope to develop subspecialty expertise.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, with protected teaching time.
• Engage in clinical research, supported by dedicated staff and facilities.
• Drive service innovation and quality improvement projects across the Trust.
• Take part in the 1:8 on call rota (with cross site option if desired).

Highlights of working at the Royal Devon and the role include:

• Training & Development - A wide range of clinical and leadership courses, plus unprecedented access to our gynaecology theatre, support rapid skill enhancement and career growth.
• Career Progression - A supportive structure for moving into departmental leadership, complex case work, and service redesign.
• Research - Our long standing programme is expanding into a new, state of the art clinical research facility in North Devon, with funded time for your own proposals and collaborations with the University of Exeter.
• Teaching - Close links with the University of Exeter Medical School, including funded teaching time and a planned evening education programme for CPD.
• Service Development - Opportunities to shape new services for a population of over 615,000 people across Devon, including technology enabled remote consultations and disease monitoring.
• Innovation - We are piloting Ambient Voice Technology, an AI tool that transcribes and summarises patient consultations in real time, freeing clinicians to focus more on patients.
• Digital Excellence - We use the Epic electronic patient record system, already transforming care across the Trust, with a system wide rollout completing in 2026.

About the department

Our North Devon Obstetrics and gynaecology service is a close knit team of eight consultants in Barnstaple, working alongside 19 colleagues in Exeter, with options for cross site working. Junior staff include GP trainees, Foundation doctors, SAS and MTI doctors, supported by senior perinatal leadership, clinical matrons, and an experienced operational management team.

All services are delivered on the main Barnstaple hospital site with immediate access to laboratories, ICU, and other specialties. Facilities include the Ladywell Unit with a six bedded labour ward, Bassett Ward for antenatal/postnatal care, a Level 1 neonatal unit, dedicated obstetric and gynaecological theatres, and Petter Ward for day cases.

Person Specification

• Full GMC registration.
• Entry on the Specialist Register (or within six months of CCT at time of interview).
• MRCOG or equivalent.
• Evidence of clinical competence and experience in obstetrics & gynaecology.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: 30th March 2026 (provisional)

Location and Relocation

Set in the beautiful South West of England, our hospitals are surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor, and a multitude of stunning beaches on our doorstep are a great attraction to surfers, walkers, riders, or any outdoor sporting enthusiasts. With excellent schools, low crime rates, and a top Russell Group university in Exeter, Devon offers an outstanding quality of life. Relocation support and accommodation for visits are available to help make your move as seamless as possible.

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 days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.

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 available.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Inclusive Employer Statement

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.

Priority and At Risk Status

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. Previous applicants need not apply.

Notice

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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