Physician Work, Jobs in Bridgwater, Som (with Salaries)

Consultant Stroke Physician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Patient care
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation Service
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Rehabilitation centre
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist/Consultant Practitioner (Ash Ward)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Patient care
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Mental Health - Bridgwater
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Weekend availability
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Locum GP - OOH - Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil
Herts Urgent Care —Bridgwater
- £75.04 - £123.36 an hour
8d
Consultant Psychiatrist in Perinatal Mental Health
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Bridgwater
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Locum GP - OOH - Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Yeovil
HUC —Bridgwater
- £75.04 - £123.36 an hour
- Part-time
7d
Consultant Cardiology
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Patient care
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Hospital
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Consultant Geriatrician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Consultant Psychiatrist - North Somerset Recovery Team
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust —Weston-super-Mare
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
2d
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Community West
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Patient care
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Oncology Consultant - Urology and Breast
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Hospice
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Locum consultant Geriatrician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Specialty Doctor (Breast Clinician Credential)
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board —Barry
- £64,292 - £102,689 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Patient care
- Teaching
1d
Consultant Psychiatrist , General Adult Inpatient Rowan 2
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Yeovil
- £109,725 - £145,478 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Discharge planning
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Consultant Gynaecologist - Part Time
PracticePlusGroup —Shepton Mallet
- Surgery
- Patient care
- Annual leave
Consultant Radiologist- Breast & General
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board —Penarth
- £114,099 - £166,585 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Teaching
9d
Consultant Gastroenterologist
PracticePlusGroup —Shepton Mallet
- Continuous improvement
- Patient care
- Mentoring
Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Inpatient, North Somerset
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust —Weston-super-Mare
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Patient care
2d

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Consultant Stroke Physician

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£109,725 - £145,478 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

GMC
Mentoring junior staff
Research
Clinical audit participation
Patient care
Mentoring
Clinical quality improvement projects
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

The closing date is 10th Sep 2026
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Job summary

Make a Real Impact on Stroke Care Across Somerset

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking Consultant Stroke Physician to join our friendly, high-performing stroke team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join us, as we expand and redesign stroke services across the county - including the launch of a new 12bed Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Musgrove Park Hospital in April 2026.

You will join a well-established team of 8 consultant stroke physicians and 4 specialist doctors, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred stroke care across Somerset.

If you're passionate about improving stroke services, enjoy teamwork, and want to work in a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

As a Consultant Stroke Physician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality hyperacute, acute, and rehabilitation stroke care. Your work will include:

Leading daily hyperacute stroke unit ward rounds
Supporting 24/7 thrombolysis and working with the AGWS telemedicine network
Running rapid access TIA clinics (7 days at Musgrove)
Caring for patients on our acute stroke units at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital
Contributing to stroke rehabilitation and early supported discharge services
Supporting and leading stroke research, with a broad portfolio of trials across the Trust
Providing clinical supervision and teaching to junior doctors and medical students
Participating in the 1 in 8 weekend HASU oncall rota

You will be based primarily at Musgrove Park Hospital, with occasional cross-site work in Yeovil.

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About us

As the first integrated provider of acute, community, mental health, and primary care services in the country, we are proud to offer outstanding care across Somerset. Our dedicated teams are leading transformation in healthcare delivery, supported by significant capital investment and robust research infrastructure.

We value diversity, inclusion, and a supportive working culture. Whether you're new to consultancy or seeking a fresh challenge, we'll support your growth, offer you mentorship, and provide a structured path to achieving your goals.

Why Join Us?

Work in a forward-thinking Trust recently unified under a single Somerset-wide service

Enjoy flexible working, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong support for career development

There is a relocation package available to candidates applying for a substantive position, of up to a maximum of 7,700 (terms and conditions apply)

Be part of a research-active department contributing to national stroke studies

Access state-of-the-art facilities, including upgraded CT/MRI imaging, day surgery, and intensive care units

Live and work in stunning Somerset, surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, thriving market towns, great schools, and fast links to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London

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Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required . Please view the attached JD.

10 PAs total: 8.5 Direct Clinical Care + 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities

Opportunities for additional SPA time for leadership, research, and service development

Full job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate

We strongly encourage informal visits.

Dr Dumin Karunatilake - Consultant Stroke Physician, Clinical Service Lead

[email protected]

01823 344961

Dr Rob Whiting - Consultant Stroke Physician, CD for Stroke Transformation

[email protected]

01823 344961

Mrs Lorna Brown - Service Manager

[email protected]

01823 342660

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Entry on the Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT)

Strong experience in acute stroke, thrombolysis, TIA management, and stroke rehabilitation

Excellent communication and teamworking skills

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Desirable

Higher research degree

Evidence of teaching, leadership, audit, and management experience

Involvement in stroke research or quality improvement

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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.

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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UK Professional Registration

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

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For help with your application, contact:
Claire Vincent

[email protected]

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Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

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Band

Consultant

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Salary
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£109725.00 to £145478.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

184-OL-MED-MED-4448

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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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physician jobs in bridgwater, som

Consultant Stroke Physician

Consultant Psychiatrist - Rehabilitation Service

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