Trust Doctor in Paediatrics (ST3+)

Trust Doctor in Paediatrics (ST3+)

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor in Paediatrics (ST3+). This post is available immediately (after completion of satisfactory pre employment checks) and is a fixed term contract until 3 March 2027.

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.

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 with 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 shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

This post presents a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and dynamic department in acute paediatrics. The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has a busy paediatric ward including 3 HDU beds. There is an established, newly redeveloped paediatric assessment unit and, in addition to acute general paediatrics, there are many areas of specialisation including sub regional CF and paediatric oncology services, serving a population of 850,000.

Working pattern: Long days, evenings, nights and weekends will form part of the rota pattern.

Interview date: Tuesday 24th February 2026

For further information please contact: Rowan Stanbury - Consultant Paediatrician and College Tutor -

This is a fixed term contract until 03/03/2027.

Benefits and support

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.

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.

We offer 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.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in - we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust