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Based in Exeter, the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust is the city’s largest employer, serving the acute healthcare needs of a diverse community. The RD&E provides acute hospital services to around 350,000 people in Exeter, East Devon and Mid Devon, and offers specialist services such as cancer care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric care and renal services to people further afield in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Somerset and Dorset.
The Trust recognises the exceptional work of our employees and in recognition of this the Trust has created a variety of initiatives and schemes to help support the commitment and hard work of our dedicated workforce.
The Trust holds a commitment to the support and development of all our staff and this supported by Managers creating Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) with their staff in order to identify any areas for them to learn and develop within the hospital. These are then used in conjunction with our comprehensive Learning and Development Department who can offer a range a training from clinical skills and management skills training, to customer care and pre-retirement courses.
The Trust also promotes a flexible approach to its workforce and offers a range of support to its employees to help support a healthy work life balance. This includes an array of childcare services, policies to support flexible working, as well as counselling and support for employees.
Logo left: The Mindful Employer award accredits the way we
promote good mental health among our employees. Click on the logo for details.
Logo right: The Trust is accredited by Jobcentre Plus to use the ‘Positive about Disabled People’ symbol. Click on the logo for details.
As well as this the Trust has set up benefits and discounts for its entire staff. These benefits range from discounts in many major high street shops, subsidised travel on public transport, and more specialised local discounts in many shops, cafes and restaurants around Exeter and Devon.
These are just some of the reasons why we continue to stand out. As Exeter’s largest employer, calling upon the excellent efforts of more than 5,500 people, we’re passionate about offering rewarding, enjoyable work.
Photo right of staff in uniform
And remember, it’s not simply doctors, nurses and medical experts that play a part in caring for our communities. Far from it. Today, we also rely upon the talents of hundreds of non-medical staff. From catering assistants to medical secretaries, cleaners to accountants, IT experts through to maintenance, it really is a massive team effort.
