About this role
Job summary
Somerset Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (ST1/2 level) on a full time, permanent basis.
Site Location: Yeovil District Hospital
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00--17:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Please note: This is a Non-training and so not recognised for training by the Royal College of Physicians or the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
This is a fulltime post with a standard working pattern of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. There is currently no on-call commitment attached to the role. However, should service needs arise--such as covering rota gaps -on-call duties may be discussed during the interview process or at a later stage. Any such arrangement would be formalised under a separate contract where appropriate.
We welcome applications from motivated and enthusiastic doctors who are keen to contribute to high quality patient care within the Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing medical input to the units, ensuring the efficient and effective assessment and initial management of all cases. The post holder will also support the Consultants responsible for these areas.
The post holder will have day to day responsibility for patients under Consultant care.
A Consultant led ward round will take place every day when the team is on call.
The post also includes involvement in the teaching of medical students, from the Acadmey, when they are in session/ placement within the department This will primarily involve supporting their learning on the wards, where they will shadow routine clinical activity, as well as participating in patient discussions in the outpatient clinic setting. Excellent library facilities are available to support this educational component.
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
To participate in the on call rota
To participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual
To attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly lectures, radiology, medical and pathology meetings and unit presentations
To contribute to the active journal club, these are 'bleep free' obligatory sessions for teaching and these are part of the weekly timetable.
To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical
To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the
To perform duties in accordance with the departmental
To attend other hospitals within the Trust if so requested by the supervising
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent ALS / ACLS or equivalent Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Studying towards Part I MRCOG Additional degree or equivalent
Experience Essential
Completed Foundation Year 1 level in the UK or equivalent Completed Foundation Year 2 level in the UK or equivalent Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
Familiarity with the NHS Previous experience of working in the NHS or experience of NHS working practices and systems.
Additional Criteria Essential
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the on all the criteria required to undertake this position
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)