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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow ST3 in Stroke

The closing date is 02 January 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic ST3 LAS Doctor in Stroke Medicine to join our dynamic team at Yeovil District Hospital. This is a non-training post, ideal for doctors wishing to gain experience in stroke medicine and prepare for MRCP or specialty training in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Provide registrar-level medical input to the stroke ward, ensuring efficient assessment and management of patients.

Lead at least one full ward round weekly and participate in consultant-led rounds.

Supervise junior doctors and contribute to teaching of medical students and Foundation Doctors.

Participate in audits, research projects, and departmental clinical governance meetings.

Attend weekly postgraduate teaching sessions and multidisciplinary meetings.

Support outpatient stroke clinics for further learning opportunities.

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.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-3839

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and full person specification, please refer to the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and full person specification, please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent.
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • ALS/ACLS certification.

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1.

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
  • Completed CT1 and CT2 specialty training level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous stroke medicine experience.
  • Minimum 2 years' NHS experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent.
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • ALS/ACLS certification.

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 1.

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
  • Completed CT1 and CT2 specialty training level or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous stroke medicine experience.
  • Minimum 2 years' NHS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Claire Vincent

claire.vincent@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-3839

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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