Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Yeovil Site, is looking to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Surgery (CT1/CT2 equivalent) on a 12 month fixed term contract from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026.
This is a full time, 40 hours per week position, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 17:00.
The Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Surgery will split their time between clinical duties within the surgical department (3 days per week) and medical education activities focused on teaching resident doctors (2 days per week). (60:40 split)
This role aims to enhance resident doctor education while maintaining clinical competency in surgery.
This post is not recognised by the Royal Colleges for general, specialist or vocational professional training.
Main duties of the job
Primarily the teaching will be delivered to postgraduate doctors (Foundation).
The post will be divided 60:40 full time equivalent between the department of -surgery and medical education respectively
You will be integral to the medical education team and provide teaching sessions including case-based learning, bedside teaching, clinical skills and simulation.
Your teaching duties are designed to increase your experience in Medical Education and assist your career development. This post is designed to nurture staff so that they can get involved with teaching and progress along a clinical academic route should they wish and is ideally suited for applicants on completion of foundation training or taking a year out from specialist training.
You will act as a mentor for post graduate doctors, take a role in pastoral care such as identification of "at risk" doctors, offering support and referral to appropriate sources of help. You will work closely with the medical education team in delivering this.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake the Certificate in Medical Education with the University of Bristol's Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals programme, which will be funded, during their tenure of the posts. If the post holder has completed a certificate in medical education prior to appointment, further opportunities may be offered with agreement of the Director of Medical Education.
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
Clinical Roles and responsibilities:
- Participate in ward rounds with the general surgical team.
- Assist in theatre sessions and minor procedures.
- Provide clinical input for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Support resident doctors (FY1) with decision-making and ward-based learning.
- Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where relevant.
- The successful applicant will be allocated an Educational Supervisor to oversee their training requirements.
- To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
- 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.
There may be opportunities to take part in the Surgical on-call rota if the applicant wishes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Roles and responsibilities:
- Participate in ward rounds with the general surgical team.
- Assist in theatre sessions and minor procedures.
- Provide clinical input for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Support resident doctors (FY1) with decision-making and ward-based learning.
- Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where relevant.
- The successful applicant will be allocated an Educational Supervisor to oversee their training requirements.
- To participate in the teaching of Foundation Doctors at the bedside as well as to Medical Students.
- 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.
There may be opportunities to take part in the Surgical on-call rota if the applicant wishes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice at time of applying
- RCUK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part A or Part B of collegiate exams e.g. MRCS
- ATLS
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience working within NHS environments at the time of starting the job in August 25.
- Completion, or expected completion in time to start the job, of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent by August 25.
- Previous experience in General Surgery at SHO level.
- Experience in general medicine to at least F2 level
Desirable
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly.
- Organisational and communication skills.
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Ability to communicate in a learning environment.
- Evidence of teaching involvement.
- Desire to develop as a teacher.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application in knowledge.
- Interested in and understands principals of clinical audit.
- Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies.
- Management Skills. Computer literacy.
- Clinical skills e.g. chest-drain insertion.
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process.
- Understanding of UKFP curriculum.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice at time of applying
- RCUK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part A or Part B of collegiate exams e.g. MRCS
- ATLS
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience working within NHS environments at the time of starting the job in August 25.
- Completion, or expected completion in time to start the job, of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent by August 25.
- Previous experience in General Surgery at SHO level.
- Experience in general medicine to at least F2 level
Desirable
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly.
- Organisational and communication skills.
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Ability to communicate in a learning environment.
- Evidence of teaching involvement.
- Desire to develop as a teacher.
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application in knowledge.
- Interested in and understands principals of clinical audit.
- Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies.
- Management Skills. Computer literacy.
- Clinical skills e.g. chest-drain insertion.
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process.
- Understanding of UKFP curriculum.
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).
