Clinical Fellows (F2/ST1) Medicine

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 70,000

Job description

Job summary

Are you an aspiring physician looking for hands-on experience in a supportive, dynamic, and patient-focused environment? Join our Clinical Fellow Programme at Musgrove Park Hospital and gain invaluable experience across a variety of medical specialties. This role is ideal for candidates at F2 or ST1 level, particularly those considering a career in Medicine or related specialties.

You will rotate through three 4-month placements in departments such as Acute Frailty, General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Neurosciences & Stroke, and Acute Medicine. You will work closely with consultants on daily ward rounds, contributing to high-quality patient care while enhancing your clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide inpatient care under consultant supervision, working Monday to Friday (09:00-17:30).
2. Participate in the acute medical on-call rota.
3. Engage in structured teaching programmes and clinical training.
4. Maintain a clinical portfolio, contributing to revalidation and professional development.
5. Participate in quality improvement projects, audits, and governance activities.
6. Work alongside a dedicated pastoral tutor and educational supervisor for career development and CREST support.
7. Benefit from 15 days of study leave per year, with access to tailored learning opportunities.

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:

1. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
2. NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
3. Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
4. 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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the persons specification for these exciting roles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1. Full registration and license to practice with GMC

Desirable

1. BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1

Experience

Essential

1. Completion of foundation training or equivalent
2. Experience of working in an NHS hospital

Desirable

1. Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff
2. Demonstrate a commitment to the specialty

Additional Criteria

Essential

1. Ability to communicate well with patients, their relatives and colleagues
2. Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
3. Interpersonal sensitivity
4. Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible
5. Good time management

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration

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