Consultant in Healthcare for Older People and Stroke Medicine in Barnstaple

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Healthcare for Older People (HFOP) to join our Northern services based at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple. This role forms part of a wider integrated service, working collaboratively with our Eastern services at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care for older adults across North and East Devon.

Successful candidates will be offered autonomy and dedicated time to undertake supporting professional activities, including teaching, training, and the opportunity to develop sub‑specialty interests. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a consultant post that aligns with your professional aspirations within a forward‑thinking and supportive organisation. The Trust actively encourages innovation, diversity, digital development, and research.

The post is offered on a whole‑time basis (10 PAs), but suitably qualified applicants who wish to work part‑time will be considered. We are committed to flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, and will discuss these options with shortlisted candidates. We welcome applications from established consultants and senior trainees who will be within six months of completing specialist training at the time of the Advisory Appointments Committee. Applicants must have completed specialist training in Geriatric Medicine / Healthcare for Older People and be entered on the GMC Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment.

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.

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 are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.