Job Description

The closing date is 30th Dec 2025

Job summary

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We are seeking a motivated Trust Fellow (SHO level) to join our busy and friendly Emergency Department at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will provide frontline assessment and initial management for adult and paediatric patients, under close consultant supervision. This is a non-training post with full access to departmental teaching, study leave and CPD activities.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Clerk and provide initial management of undifferentiated ED patients (adult & paediatric).


Escalate and manage acutely unwell patients appropriately; ensure safe prescribing and accurate records.


Participate in ED ward rounds, departmental governance, audits and quality improvement.


Engage with teaching opportunities, CPD and study leave.


Work a selfrostered rota over a 26week cycle (normal days, twilight shifts and nights).

About us

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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.

Job description

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Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for full details of this role, including key responsibilities, required qualifications, essential skills, and expected duties.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

MBBS or equivalent On GMC Register with license to practice


Completion of FY1 and FY2Years


Up to date knowledge of guidelines within Emergency Medicine


Up to date with CPD




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Desirable

Higher qualifications and or degrees


Academic awards and or prizes


Involvement in audit

Experience

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Essential

Experience in undifferentiated emergency Medicine Experience working with MDTs and discharge planning


At least 6 months experience working clinically in the NHS as a doctor


Experience of working for a minimum of 4 months in a Emergency Medicine setting.


Evidence of safe clinical practice


Clinical governance and Evidence Based Practice

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client


Person centred approach


Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances


Able to demonstrate a good standard written and verbal English language skills

Refer Person specification for more additional criteria

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Laurence Chuter


laurence.chuter@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Doctor - Other

Salary

44439.00 to 52656.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

6 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-3919

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA