Specialty Doctor in Willow Ward - Rehabilitation Psychiatry

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed and compassionate Specialty Doctor to join Willow Ward and the Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team. This substantive post offers the opportunity to work within an innovative model that integrates inpatient and community rehabilitation, delivered in partnership with voluntary and community organisations. Based at Broadway Park in Bridgwater, you will provide day-to-day medical care including ward rounds, patient reviews, medication management, tribunal reports and community assessments, while supporting multidisciplinary team management of a diverse caseload. The role also involves contributing to service development, clinical governance and strategic planning, alongside teaching, research and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. With a job plan of nine programmed activities for direct clinical care and one for supporting professional activities, you will be encouraged to participate in CPD, audit and leadership opportunities. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, an appropriate medical degree and at least four years' postgraduate experience in mental health. Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive environment with mentoring, flexible working and excellent professional development, all within a county renowned for its natural beauty, affordable living and strong transport links. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking trust committed to kindness, respect and teamwork.

Main duties of the job

As Specialty Doctor in Willow Ward and the Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team you will provide day to day medical care for patients across both inpatient and community settings. This includes ward rounds, individual patient reviews, medication management, tribunal reports and community assessments, all delivered in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to the development of rehabilitation services alongside consultants, clinical directors and service managers, ensuring continuity of care and supporting service quality. The role requires active participation in teaching, supervision of junior doctors and medical students, and engagement with the Trust's academic programme, including CPD lectures and seminars. You will also undertake administrative duties linked to patient care, support clinical governance and strategic planning, and participate in annual appraisal and job plan reviews. Working closely with colleagues and system partners, you will help shape service development, promote wellbeing within the team, and uphold Trust policies and procedures in financial and clinical management. This is a varied and rewarding post that combines direct clinical responsibilities with opportunities to influence the future of rehabilitation services.

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.