3560-Clinical Trust Fellow ST3 in T and O

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Trust ST3 Clinical Fellow to join our Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This full-time post offers a unique opportunity for doctors who have completed core surgical training and are preparing to apply for specialty training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

The successful candidate will work closely with Consultants to deliver high-quality care to both emergency and elective orthopaedic patients. Daily responsibilities include attending fracture and elective clinics, assisting in main and day theatre operating sessions, and supporting junior doctors. The role also involves participation in a 1:8 non-resident on-call rota covering nights and weekends.

Although this is a non-training post, the department provides excellent clinical exposure and educational opportunities, including monthly clinical governance meetings, audit support, and bedside teaching for junior colleagues and medical students. Subject to performance, candidates may be eligible for a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST).

This post is ideal for motivated individuals seeking to enhance their skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact Mr Dushan Thavarajah, Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant, at dushan.thavarajah@somersetft.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

As a Trust ST3 Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients requiring emergency and elective orthopaedic treatment. Working closely with your assigned Consultant, your daily responsibilities will include attending fracture and elective clinics, assisting in operating sessions in both main and day theatres, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation.

You will be expected to provide support and guidance to postgraduate doctors, participate in bedside teaching for junior colleagues and medical students, and respond promptly to calls from the Emergency Department. The role also includes participation in a 1:8 non-resident on-call rota covering nights and weekends.

In addition to clinical duties, you will contribute to departmental audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and monthly clinical governance meetings. You'll be encouraged to engage in research activities and maintain your professional development through study leave and relevant courses. While this is a non-training post, the department offers excellent opportunities for skill enhancement and preparation for specialty training applications.

You'll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team and expected to uphold the Trust's values of kindness, respect, and teamwork in all interactions. Your contribution will help ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care for all patients.

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.