Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Gastroenterology

Job summary

We are looking for a clinical fellow doctor (registrar level) in gastroenterology Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Part time applications will also be considered. The post(s) is intended to provide support to the inpatient team as well as experience in outpatients and endoscopy.

This post provides excellent training in gastroenterology and endoscopy which will help prepare for future gastroenterology ST4 application.

The department of gastroenterology at Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton and Somerset Hospital) provides a comprehensive service to West Somerset (350,000 population) with over 2,000 new outpatient referrals to the department and over 11,000 endoscopy procedures in the last year. There are currently 7 consultant gastroenterologists providing the full range of gastroenterological care. Gastroenterology is part of the surgical service group.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a bespoke job timetable according to their experience and training needs. This will include:

Support to the inpatient gastroenterology service (including reviewing referrals of inpatients from other teams)

Regular outpatient clinics

Depending on the training requirements of the HEE trainees we will provide endoscopy training in the relevant modality, if upper GI endoscopy is the main training requirement this will be offered in a high intensity manner with the aim of achieving independent practice (over 250 procedures) in the first 6 months of the post. This will then allow delivery of service lists during the remainder of the post.

There may be some commitment to the GIM on call rota -- this can be negotiated according to training needs of the successful postholder and the other registrars.

The post holder will be directly clinically supervised by Dr Wesley.

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.