Job Description

The closing date is 17th Jun 2025

Job summary

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We are offering a clinical teaching post in paediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity for a middle grade paediatric doctor who wishes to develop their teaching skills. They will have responsibilities for teaching medical students as well as supporting the postgraduate teaching programme. Study leave and funding will be available to support a postgraduate teaching qualification (for example a Post-graduate certificate in Medical Education). In addition, there will be an opportunity to gain further experience in a clinical area of their interest.


For applicants who are post CCT, opportunities to work at consultant level running ward rounds and gaining management experience would also be possible. This post is available for up to 12 months and involves acute oncall working in general paediatrics and neonates at middle grade level. The post is based at Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder would work at ST3+ level with 50% hours clinical and 50% teaching.


The department has medical students from Bristol University and the Peninsula Medical School. This post mainly involves teaching Bristol students, but may also involve some support of Peninsula Student teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to the postgraduate teaching programme for Doctors In Training. In addition, there is daily bedside teaching on the neonatal and general paediatric ward rounds.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Teaching Bristol University Medical Students


General Clinical Teaching Fellow duties such as supporting OSCES and running clinical skills sessions


Supporting teaching of Peninsula medical students


Supporting postgraduate teaching within the department


Clinical work to support area of special interest/ support ward team.


Oncall 1:7 duties covering middle grade rota for general paediatrics and neonates.

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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For the detailed job description and personal specification for this post, please refer to the document attached.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification


MRCPCH or equivalent postgraduate paediatric qualification


Registration with the GMC

Experience

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Essential

At least 3 years experience in paediatrics of which at least 2 years should be UK experience.


At least 6 months experience in neonatal intensive care

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Clinical skills:


Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills


PLS or equivalent


Training in child protection


Language Skills:


Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.


Academic achievements:


Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of audit, risk management and research.


Evidence of interest and experience in teaching


Personal skills:


Capacity to work co-operatively with others and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team


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Desirable

Evidence of active participation in audit / risk management


Evidence of relevant academic or research achievements e.g: publications, presentations, degrees, prizes, awards


NLS

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:

Jessica Skinner


jessica.skinner@somersetFT.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Specialty Registrar

Salary

61825.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-FAM-2663

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA