Job summary
Come and join our Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery team with this exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset.
The role is available from 1st October 2025 and is fixed term for 12 months. The role is based in Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery and there is a commitment to General Surgery, outpatient work and participation in the emergency on call rota.
There are 4 General Surgery operating theatres, of which one is a dedicated emergency theatre. We have an a Da Vinci robot in one theatre, We are in the process of bidding for a second console for training purposes. We have facilities for laparoscopic ultrasound and laparoscopic choledochoscopy. There is an 18 bedded critical care unit with a 4 bedded surgical HDU along with 2 inpatient surgical wards. Day surgery has 4 additional operating theatres, and the endoscopy unit has 3 suites
You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 1 peri-CCT Clinical Fellow, 2 ST3+ Registrars, 1 Specialty Doctor, 2 ST1 trainees and 4 F1 Trainees.
The bariatric department have 2 nurse specialists, 2 dieticians as well as 3 administrative staff. There are close links with the endocrinologists, anaesthetists, psychologists and gastroenterologists. The department is supported by interventional and cross-sectional radiologists with facilities for on-site CT and MRI, together with ERCP.
Main duties of the job
- Work as a member of the multidisciplinary Upper GI & Bariatric team to provide specialist Upper GI & Bariatric services for outpatients and on the wards.
- To work flexibly with the 5 Consultants to ensure cover for wards, outpatient clinics and operating lists.
- Play a full part in the provision of surgical services, potentially including scheduled out-of- hours work and resident/non-resident on-call duties on a rota basis with colleagues.
- Be involved in the development and planning of surgical services within the Trust.
- Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
- Participate in audit examining activity, quality and cost of the surgical service.
- Participate regularly in medical management and audit meetings.
- Take part in the appraisal processes of the Hospital and its clinical governance
- To be managerially and professionally accountable to the Clinical Lead for Upper GI/Bariatric Surgery and the Clinical Director for Acute Surgery.
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including the full persons specification.
Surgeons of all grades are required to undertake continuing medical education, take part in and deliver the local teaching programme and maintain their own interests and standards. Attendance at teaching sessions and audit meetings is expected.
The surgical work of the Trust includes all District General Hospital surgical specialities including general surgery, gynaecology, maxillofacial surgery, ENT, ophthalmic surgery, urology and orthopaedics as well as specialist surgery such as bariatric surgery, vascular and spinal surgery.
All surgeons and associated staff attend the monthly Directorate meeting, which is held on the same day as the audit session. The audit half day is currently organised on a rolling programme so that a different set of theatre sessions is affected each month. Audit topics are planned and published yearly in advance.
The Bariatric unit has an international reputation for research in this field. Professor Welbourn has an honorary Associate Professor role at University of Bristol. Miss Hollyman is a Consultant Investigator at Exeter Biomedical Research Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details including the full persons specification.
Surgeons of all grades are required to undertake continuing medical education, take part in and deliver the local teaching programme and maintain their own interests and standards. Attendance at teaching sessions and audit meetings is expected.
The surgical work of the Trust includes all District General Hospital surgical specialities including general surgery, gynaecology, maxillofacial surgery, ENT, ophthalmic surgery, urology and orthopaedics as well as specialist surgery such as bariatric surgery, vascular and spinal surgery.
All surgeons and associated staff attend the monthly Directorate meeting, which is held on the same day as the audit session. The audit half day is currently organised on a rolling programme so that a different set of theatre sessions is affected each month. Audit topics are planned and published yearly in advance.
The Bariatric unit has an international reputation for research in this field. Professor Welbourn has an honorary Associate Professor role at University of Bristol. Miss Hollyman is a Consultant Investigator at Exeter Biomedical Research Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree.
- MRCS or recognised equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with an active licence to practice.
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent.
- MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full hospital service at registrar grade on a surgical training programme or equivalent.
- Able to carry out the duties described in the job description.
Desirable
- Experience in UGI Surgery
- Training Courses in bariatric surgery.
- Teaching of junior medical staff and other MDT staff members.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence in participation in audit.
- Presentation Skills.
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
- Familiar with clinical governance.
- Pleasant personality.
- Good communication skills.
- Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible.
- Works well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Academic training
- Research publications / presentations
- Research publications / presentations in bariatric surgery
- Awards/Prizes
- Experience in clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree.
- MRCS or recognised equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with an active licence to practice.
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent.
- MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years full hospital service at registrar grade on a surgical training programme or equivalent.
- Able to carry out the duties described in the job description.
Desirable
- Experience in UGI Surgery
- Training Courses in bariatric surgery.
- Teaching of junior medical staff and other MDT staff members.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence in participation in audit.
- Presentation Skills.
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
- Familiar with clinical governance.
- Pleasant personality.
- Good communication skills.
- Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible.
- Works well as part of a team.
Desirable
- Academic training
- Research publications / presentations
- Research publications / presentations in bariatric surgery
- Awards/Prizes
- Experience in clinical governance
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).
