About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to develop your career in Stroke Medicine within a high-performing and innovative stroke service?
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 level) in Stroke Medicine to join the Stroke Team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post offers excellent clinical exposure and training opportunities in hyperacute, acute and rehabilitation stroke care within a supportive consultant-led environment. Part-time applications will also be considered.
The role is ideally suited to doctors who have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and are looking to gain valuable experience in Stroke Medicine, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Support the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Unit.Assess and clerk acute stroke admissions.Participate in consultant ward rounds and undertake supervised ward rounds.Gain experience in stroke assessment, stroke mimics and reperfusion therapies.Develop skills in interpreting CT brain, CT angiography, CT perfusion and MRI imaging.Request and interpret investigations.Perform clinical procedures appropriate to experience and competence.Liaise effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.Prepare discharge documentation and coordinate patient care
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 for full details and the persons specification for these exciting roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. Full GMC registration with licence to practise. Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent. Minimum one year NHS experience in a paid clinical role. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver safe patient care. Basic understanding of stroke medicine and common medical conditions. Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification or equivalent
Desirable
MRCP Part 1. Experience in Stroke Medicine. Teaching experience. ALS certification. Research, audit or quality improvement experience. Publications or presentations. Higher degree or teaching qualification.
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)