Consultant Nephrologist
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Company | Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Category | Consulting & Strategy |
| Location | Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Consultant Nephrologist | 13 August, 2026 | Vacancies and careers with Royal Devon NHS
Consultant Nephrologist
Role Summary
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding consultant Nephrologist to the Renal unit at
the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The is a permanent post. The Renal department is an established and highly experienced team that prides itself in the care delivered to patients across Devon and Somerset. The post will be based at Wonford and provide care to South Devon patients at the South Devon satellite kidney unit and Torbay hospital, working closely with their clinical teams.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a permanent Consultant to join the department of Nephrology for its Eastern and South Devon services, based at Wonford.
These roles form part of a wider integrated department that includes our South services based in Torbay, and which jointly provide telephone or video consultations for patients living across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon.
Our combined Renal department is friendly, successful and ambitious. The Royal Devon is a Trust which encourages and supports innovation, diversity, digital development and research.
Working Pattern: Full time - 10.37 PAs
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact: Dr Lucy Smyth (Clinical Lead and Joint Clinical Director South West Renal Operational Delivery Network) on 01392 406368 or [email protected]
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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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 to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 32 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.
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 it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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
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.
Attached documents
Consultant Nephrologist
Salary
£113565 - £150569
Frequency
Annual
Vacancy Reference
185-35127-13865
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
13 August, 2026
Job Category
Medical
Staff Group
Medical & Dental
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Posted on
30 July, 2026
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