Trust Fellow Emergency Medicine

Job summary

We are seeking a Trust Doctor (F2--ST1 level) to join our Emergency Medicine team at Musgrove Park Hospital, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 4-month rotational post, offering excellent exposure to a wide range of emergency presentations in a supportive environment. You will work under consultant supervision, contributing to the efficient assessment and initial management of patients in our busy Emergency Department. The role includes access to departmental teaching, CPD opportunities, and study leave.

Main duties of the job

Provide initial assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients in the Emergency Department.

Participate in ward rounds, clerking, and acute care under consultant supervision.

Maintain accurate medical records and ensure safe prescribing practices.

Escalate care appropriately and manage acutely unwell patients.

Engage in departmental teaching, audits, and quality improvement projects.

Work a self-rostered rota (including days, twilight shifts, and nights).

Adhere to Trust policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health & safety.

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.