About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced doctor to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as an Clinical fellow (IMT3) in Acute Medicine based at Yeovil District Hospital.
This is a registrar-level role within a busy Acute Medical Unit (AMU), providing excellent exposure to acute internal medicine and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The post offers the opportunity to develop as a Tier 2 decision maker, with strong consultant support and a structured educational environment.
The role is ideal for doctors preparing for higher specialty training in Acute Internal Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Work as a Tier 2 registrar-level clinician in Acute Medicine
Provide senior clinical input in AMU and SDEC, ensuring effective assessment and initial management of acute medical cases
Support day-to-day operational functioning of the Acute Medical Unit alongside acute physicians
Participate in the Acute Medical Registrar on-call rota (approx. 1:13) including nights, weekends, and long days
Supervise junior doctors and contribute to teaching and training
Perform key clinical procedures such as:
Lumbar punctureChest aspiration and drain insertionAscitic paracentesisCardioversion
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role, including key responsibilities, required qualifications, essential skills, and expected duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC registration with licence to practise Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification MRCP Part 1
Desirable
MRCP Part 2 and PACES Additional postgraduate qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 4 years NHS experience Completion of Core Internal Medicine Training (or equivalent) Experience in acute internal medicine settings
Desirable
Experience working at IMT3/ST3 level
Additional Criteria Essential
Strong clinical decision-making and prioritisation skills Competence in core IMT procedural skills Effective communication and teamwork
Desirable
Understanding of audit and quality improvement processes
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)