Trust Senior Registrar ST6+ in General Surgery

Job summary

This is a 12month fulltime Trust Senior Registrar post in General Surgery based at Yeovil District Hospital within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes participation in a 1:8 registrar level on call rota covering general surgery and urology, supported by consultants across Yeovil and Musgrove Park Hospitals. The post offers broad surgical exposure including colorectal, benign upper GI, abdominal wall, breast, paediatric surgery and opportunities to assist in robotic cases. Responsibilities include managing elective and emergency surgical patients, leading the on call team, supporting junior doctors, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective care.

The successful candidate will take part in clinics, ward work, SDEC sessions, audit, quality improvement and research, with encouragement to develop their portfolio for future surgical training applications. This post is ideal for those who have completed Core Surgical Training and are preparing for an ST3 NTN application. The Trust promotes professional development, flexible working, and a supportive environment, with access to excellent training resources and the benefits of living in Somerset.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide senior registrar level care for elective and emergency general surgical patients at Yeovil District Hospital, participating in a 1:8 on call rota covering general surgery and urology with consultant support. Duties include leading the on call team, assessing and managing acute admissions, initiating investigations and treatment, and performing emergency procedures within competence. The role involves supporting junior doctors, coordinating ward care, and contributing to SDEC and outpatient clinics.

The postholder will participate in audit, quality improvement, and research, including initiating and supervising projects relevant to their surgical interests. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, ensure safe use of Trust resources, complete required administrative tasks, and uphold Trust policies on governance, safeguarding, infection control and patient safety. The role also includes opportunities for professional development and exposure to a broad range of general surgical subspecialties, including colorectal, upper GI, abdominal wall, breast, paediatric and robotic surgery.

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.