Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Gastroenterology (6 months)

Job summary

Somerset Foundation Trust is a successful and progressive organisation, with an excellent reputation for providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist services.

We are looking for a clinical fellow doctor (registrar level) in gastroenterology in Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton. Part time applications will also be considered. The post is intended to provide support to the inpatient team as well as experience in outpatients and endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

Support to the inpatient gastroenterology service (including reviewing referrals of inpatients from other teams)

Regular outpatient clinics

Endoscopy training in the relevant modality, if upper GI endoscopy is the main training requirement this will be offered in a high intensity manner with the aim of achieving independent practice (over 250 procedures) in the first 6 months of the post. This will then allow delivery of service lists during the remainder of the post.

Some commitment to the GIM on call rota -- this can be negotiated according to training needs of the successful postholder and the other registrars.

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.