About this role
Job summary
This post offers an excellent opportunity to join the Emergency Department at Yeovil District Hospital as a Trust Fellow Doctor. The role provides broad exposure to adult and paediatric emergency medicine, including acute medical, surgical, ENT and ophthalmic presentations, all under the supervision of experienced consultants and senior clinicians.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, admission, clerking and day to day management of patients attending the Emergency Department. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to high quality, patient centred care while maintaining effective communication with colleagues across the hospital.
This is a fulltime, non training post with a comprehensive 15week rolling rota that includes normal days, twilight shifts and nights. The successful candidate will participate in weekly teaching, simulation training, journal clubs, and departmental audits, with opportunities to engage in research and service development. A structured induction period, including supernumerary shifts and short rotations in acute medicine, SDEC, fracture clinic and ophthalmology, supports familiarisation with the Trust and development of core competencies.
This role is ideal for doctors seeking to broaden their emergency medicine experience, develop clinical confidence and gain exposure to a wide range of acute presentations within a supportive and well structured environment.
Main duties of the job
Provide frontline clinical care in the Emergency Department, including the assessment, admission, clerking and day to day management of adult and paediatric patients across a full range of emergency presentations (medical, surgical, trauma, O&G, ENT, etc.).
Work under the supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultants and senior middle grade doctors, seeking timely senior input when required.
Participate fully in the departmental rota, including days, twilights and night shifts, contributing to safe and effective 24/7 service delivery.
Engage in departmental teaching and training, including weekly postgraduate teaching, simulation sessions, journal clubs and supervised clinical learning.
Support the education of others, including Foundation Doctors, ACP trainees, ENPs, Physician Associate trainees and medical students through bedside teaching and shared clinical practice.
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 For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical degree. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of application. ALS / ACLS certification or evidence of a booked course within 3 months. Evidence of completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 (or equivalent).
Desirable
Studying towards Part 1 of MRCEM (or equivalent). Additional academic degree or equivalent qualification. Experience at CT1/ST1 level or equivalent. Previous experience working within the NHS or familiarity with NHS systems.
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
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)