Job summary
Would you like to work for one of the top performing Emergency Departments in the country?
We are looking to recruit a Trust Fellow doctor to expand our emergency care function. The post holder will be responsible for the admission, clerking and day to day acute care of their patients in the emergency department, as assigned. This includes patients in the clinical decision unit.
Although this post is not recognised for training, it is offered the same opportunities as our training posts, with access to in-house training and you will be encouraged to attend the weekly academic teaching programme. You will be fully supported by a Clinical Supervisor. The post is designed to offer experience to doctors who wish to perhaps pursue further training in an acute specialty, or wish to obtain/ are working towards an acute specialty membership qualification. A high number of our trust fellow doctors have accessed a national training post having undertaken at least a year in this role with us.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the admission, clerking and day to day acute care of their patients in the emergency department, as assigned. This includes patients in the clinical decision unit.
To participate in audits and current research projects. These are available through individual Consultants.
To attend the active postgraduate programme with weekly off-the-floor teaching sessions on emergency and acute care. These are part of the weekly timetable.
To contribute to the active journal club. These are part of the weekly timetable.
To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors, Acute Care Practitioner trainees, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associate trainees, as well as Medical Students at the bedside.
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 life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, 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 maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.
While it has been agreed between the Professions and Department of Health that junior doctors accept that they will perform extraordinary duties on occasions, the Secretary of State stresses that these additional commitments are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for long periods or on a regular basis.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues both senior and junior.
While it has been agreed between the Professions and Department of Health that junior doctors accept that they will perform extraordinary duties on occasions, the Secretary of State stresses that these additional commitments are exceptional and, in particular, that junior doctors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for long periods or on a regular basis.
Please see attached Job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * MBBS or equivalent.
- * ALS / ACLS or have arranged a place on a course within 3 months.
- * Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- * Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly
- * Broad understanding of Emergency Medicine
- * Completed Foundation Year 1 & Year 2 level in the UK or equivalent
- * Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- * Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * MBBS or equivalent.
- * ALS / ACLS or have arranged a place on a course within 3 months.
- * Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- * Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly
- * Broad understanding of Emergency Medicine
- * Completed Foundation Year 1 & Year 2 level in the UK or equivalent
- * Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- * Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
