Consultant in Paediatric Spinal Deformity

Consultant in Paediatric Spinal Deformity

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Exeter Spine Unit provides paediatric scoliosis care for children in Devon and Cornwall. Outpatient work is undertaken at the Buttercup Unit, where we have an EOS, which permits imaging of the spine with low radiation. The paediatric spine MDT is also hosted at that site. The consultant team are supported by 2 registrars and 2 fellows, a paediatric scoliosis ESP and a paediatric scoliosis Clinical Nurse Specialist. Surgery is currently undertaken on the Wonford site.

The successful candidate will complement the colleagues currently delivering this service. Candidates should have completed a paediatric scoliosis fellowship and be competent to deliver operative and non-operative care to these patients. The department is structured to allow for dual consultant operating for the more complex cases.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Contact: Mr Henry Budd - Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery - / Secretary - Anita Needs -

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

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.

Additional information

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.

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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