“I’ve been working for the 111 Service for almost three years and love it! The job variety is amazing and no two calls are ever the same; one call may involve talking a patient through managing a minor injury at home, and the next talking someone through CPR. If like me you come from a reasonably specialised background, variety can sometimes be scary; that is where the triage tool we use called Pathways is so good, as it really does become integrated into your clinical thought process. While we often speak to patients on a one-to-one basis, we always have a Clinical Navigator to call on for support. The teams and clinical colleagues I work with are the best, are always happy to talk cases through and offer support. The Health Advisors are fantastic and a wealth of information and support. The people I work with are a big part of why I enjoy my job, and real friendships are formed. There are lots of opportunities to add new skills, such as coaching, auditing, shift navigating, and training, so I speak from experience when I say there’s nothing boring about 111!”

111 Clinical Advisor - Devon Doctors Group

“This role uses all of the experience and skills that I have gained in my nursing career so far. Every day is different and interesting; no two days are the same. This is a great place to expand your clinical knowledge and assessment skills, and the support is second to none. The training and development opportunities are excellent – There are plenty of ways in which you can develop your career further. Flexibility of hours around study commitments led me to choose this role.”

111 Clinical Advisor - Devon Doctors Group

“Having worked for Devon Doctors for two years, I have made many new friends and gradually extended my role with support offered and constant access to our lead clinicians. I only take on calls that I feel comfortable dealing with and have increased the complexity as my confidence has grown. I find the work covers a huge variety of presentations and we have the flexibility to provide the care the patient needs, as the company really does put patients first rather than the pressure of time as can be the case in other primary care settings. The shifts are flexible and really easy to organise via internet or Rota Team. The pay is good and there are extra payments out of hours. I enjoy the freedom to have days off on weekdays. The lead clinician is always available and happy to support us in any way we need, providing responsive clinical supervision.”

Advanced Nurse Practitioner – Devon Doctors Group

“As a paramedic I find the support from other clinicians fantastic, with advice and guidance always available. My Advanced Paramedic role gives me a great opportunity to work in different environments; I get to treat patients in our Treatment Centres, or by visiting them in their homes. It's really satisfying to be able to see and treat patients in their own homes, reducing their anxieties, helping to decrease demand on hospitals and the ambulance service.”

Advanced Paramedic – Devon Doctors Group

“I love the depth and variety of cases seen within the OOHs service; patients are often sicker and have more urgent health care needs compared to those presenting in-hours. Needing to triage cases and determining the correct care pathway is challenging and also rewarding. I often work as a solo clinician at a Treatment Centre but I never feel alone – Clinical support is only a phone call away through the centrally based lead clinician. I feel supported and valued amongst my peers and am forever grateful for the regular offers of tea and cake from our support staff colleagues.”

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner – Devon Doctors Group

“As a relatively new starter at Devon Doctors I have so far had a very positive experience. The working environment is very supportive and friendly, it's been a great way to network with other clinicians and the flexible working hours compliment my full-time job perfectly. Great learning opportunities and regular updates mean it's a great position for anyone wishing to expand their role as a clinician”.

Clinical Pharmacist – Devon Doctors Group

“I have worked for Devon Doctors Group for several years. The work and hours are very flexible and I find the hours fit really well with family life. I often do five hour shifts, for example, which works really well for me. More recently there has been in-hours work which has been a great addition to the many workable options. I find the telephone triage work particularly enjoyable and varied. My stress levels are low and I believe this is due to the nature and structure of the work and to having helpful and friendly colleagues. My manager has been consistently supportive and proactive and is exemplary in providing what I need to support me professionally."

Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Devon Doctors Group

“I really enjoy the variety of work, the lack of admin, the very flexible staff and flexible finish times. The Rota Team are excellent at trying to make shifts work around my young family and do their best to accommodate my requests. The mixture of weekday, evening, and weekend work really helps with family life. I find the rates of pay generous and the work a lot less stressful than what I face in the surgery.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group

“I enjoyed my ST1 and ST3 placements with Devon Doctors so much, I couldn’t wait to sign up the minute I completed VTS. I really enjoy the acute side of General Practice, working in well equipped, friendly and organised treatment centres across both counties. The whole team of GPs, ACPs, Drivers and administration staff are exceptionally friendly. You simply can’t beat being chauffeured around the Devon and Somerset countryside in a well-equipped car, doing a job you enjoy and being remunerated well.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group

“Devon Doctors allows clinicians to experience acute medical, surgical and psychiatric pathology, which may not be common in day to day general practice. Shifts are varied and unlike with a lot of day to day general practice, the bulk of the work is genuine pathology which is both refreshing and satisfying to deal with. Similarly, we often encounter patients who are more unwell than we might normally see in day to day general practice, and the experience of this is extremely valuable. Shift patterns are flexible and there is plenty of work available. There is always a sense of comradery at the bases and you will never feel isolated. The rate of pay is attractive, particularly around public holidays.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group

"I’ve enjoyed working in OOH for over 20 years now – I love the camaraderie amongst the team, and the clinical stuff really keeps me on my toes too, especially if I choose to have a trainee with me, and I’m sure helps me to be a bit more efficient and focused at the day job. It can feel like you are making a real difference to patients at their time of need, especially on some of the palliative care home visits.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group

“I have worked in the OOH dental service for Access Dental for over 16 years. I love the flexibility of working sessions around family life, and enjoy the varied clinical presentations that come with providing emergency dental care. As a clinician I feel well supported both in surgery and ‘behind the scenes’, enabling provision of the best patient outcomes. It’s all about the patients, and can be extremely rewarding.”

Sessional Dentist – Access Dental

“I have been working regularly with Access Dental in the out of hours dental service for several years and enjoy it very much. The team are very friendly and professional; we have a great sense of dental humour too. The hours are flexible and it's easy to fit in with home life balance; at the moment, this is important for everyone. Patients are immensely grateful for our care, making it rewarding as well.”

Sessional Dentist – Access Dental

“Devon Doctors Group are a great organisation to work with. I provide out of hours dental services through their Access Dental subsidiary, mainly in Exeter and Newton Abbot. After spending around 2 years with the organisation, I can confidently say the management are accommodating and very helpful with questions you may have. We work in well stocked surgeries with all available materials needed to provide emergency dental services. The Dental Nurses are super qualified and are very efficient, so you can concentrate on doing what you need to. The camaraderie at work makes it a wonderful work environment, and there is no place or time for office politics when you work with Devon Doctors Group."

Sessional Dentist – Access Dental

“I have worked as an OOH Dental Nurse for Access Dental since 2018. I really enjoy working for the organisation and I have always found the dental management team very approachable if you have any questions or need help. I like the flexibility of the working hours and being able to pick up additional shifts. I really like the dental team I work with which includes managers, clinicians, Dental Nurses and Operational Assistants. I find it very rewarding helping patients who are experiencing dental pain out of hours.”

Dental Nurse – Access Dental

“I really enjoy working for Access Dental’s OOH Dental Service! it’s great meeting and working with other clinicians, and there’s real job satisfaction being able to help patients in need. The rates of pay are great, and we have access to the NHS pension scheme. There’s also flexibility to pick up extra shifts, and CPD is provided by the organisation where needed.”

Dental Nurse – Access Dental

“I have worked as a Dental Nurse for Access Dental since 2006, and really enjoy the out of hours work. We have a really diverse range of patients that come to us over the weekend, with a varying degree of problems, which makes the job interesting. We have a really great team of Dental Nurses and Dentists to work alongside, which make the sessions enjoyable. The hours I work always fit around my family, they can very flexible, and the management team are always really accommodating. The pay is good, and I have access to the NHS pension scheme. I can honestly say that working for Access Dental gave me the confidence and skillset to further my career to where I am today.”

Dental Nurse – Access Dental

“Devon Doctors allows clinicians to experience acute medical, surgical and psychiatric pathology, which may not be common in day to day general practice. Shifts are varied and unlike with a lot of day to day general practice, the bulk of the work is genuine pathology which is both refreshing and satisfying to deal with. Similarly, we often encounter patients who are more unwell than we might normally see in day to day general practice, and the experience of this is extremely valuable. Shift patterns are flexible and there is plenty of work available. There is always a sense of comradery at the bases and you will never feel isolated. The rate of pay is attractive, particularly around public holidays.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group

"I’ve enjoyed working in OOH for over 20 years now – I love the camaraderie amongst the team, and the clinical stuff really keeps me on my toes too, especially if I choose to have a trainee with me, and I’m sure helps me to be a bit more efficient and focused at the day job. It can feel like you are making a real difference to patients at their time of need, especially on some of the palliative care home visits.”

OOH Locum / Sessional GP – Devon Doctors Group