Clinical Fellow in Gastroenterology ST1

Job summary

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow level doctor in Gastroenterology at Musgrove Park Hospital starting in August 2026. This post offers an exciting opportunity to work on the gastroenterology inpatient ward for trainees interested in pursuing a career in gastroenterology or other related specialty.

The post is for 12 months, August 2026 to August 2027 and there will be no commitment to the general medical rota.

The department has a strong reputation for excellent clinical care and a growing research portfolio. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are keen to work in a ward-based environment but also take an active part in quality improvement projects.

The successful applicants will work closely with the existing specialist nurses, postgraduate doctors in training, registrars and consultants to deliver inpatient care.

This post is suitable for people interested in a future career in gastroenterology or related speciality. Applicants should have completed Foundation Training and have some experience at SHO level beyond this and have minimum 2 years' experience of working in the NHS.

Main duties of the job

There will be an expectation to attend the F2 teaching program and the gastroenterology teaching programme during the placement.

This post is mainly to support the inpatient service. This is supervised by the consultant gastroenterologist of the week (GoW). Currently, 6 consultants provide ward cover on a rolling rota. The ward consultant provides at least 4 formal ward rounds per week along with daily reviews of any new patients or sick patients who require review.

Outpatient work may comprise a mixture of telephone and face to face clinics at Musgrove Park Hospital, Bridgwater Hospital or Wellington Community Hospital. These clinics will comprise a mixture of new and follow up patients. There is direct consultant supervision either at the time (face to face clinics) or at a weekly consultant led supervision session (telephone clinics). In addition there is a weekly cancer clinic which is directly supervised by a consultant.

The successful applicant will work as part of the ward team on the 21 bed gastroenterology ward with the team of F1, F2 and IMT trainees as well as the specialist registrars (3 Severn Deanery Trainees and 1 or 2 Trust Registrars). The work is supervised by the consultant gastroenterologist of the week (GoW). Currently, 6 consultants provide ward cover on a rolling rota. The ward consultant provides at least 4 formal ward rounds per week along with daily reviews of any new patients or sick patients who require review.

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.