Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

The closing date is 08 February 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join the team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and forward‑looking department delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients 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 cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, with specialist services extending to 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 community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and at people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres.

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Trust as you help shape our services along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job description and responsibilities please click the link below.

We particularly welcome applicants with skills and experience in colposcopy who are keen to contribute to the ongoing development of gynaecology services within the Trust.

Duties and responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of general obstetric services, including:
  • Labour ward sessions
  • Antenatal and postnatal care
• Contribute to general gynaecology services, with a particular emphasis on:
  • Colposcopy clinics and service development (where appropriately trained)
  • General gynaecology and urgent suspected cancer clinics
• Participate in the consultant on‑call rota: The department is actively working towards implementing a 1:12 rota, and this post will directly support achievement of this aim
• Contribute to service recovery, transformation, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees, medical students, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Engage in audit, research (where applicable), and clinical governance activities

Interview Date: 19 February 2026

For further information please contact: Annabel Kemp – Clinical Director for Gynaecology and Fertility (annabelkemp@nhs.net)

Benefits

• 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
• Access to occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups
• Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies

Person Specification

• See job description text above for detailed requirements
• Priority and 'At Risk' status will be considered for NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

EEO Statement

As an inclusive employer, the Trust values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities and recognise the advantages of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon.