The closing date is 15th Jul 2026
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Job summary
We are looking for the Trust Fellow in Emergency Medicine in Taunton. This job is to provide medical input to the Emergency Department for efficient assessment and initial management of patients. The post holder will participate in ward rounds, clerking, and provide acute care under consultant supervision. This is a non-training post but includes access to departmental teaching, study leave, and CPD opportunities.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Clerking and initial management of ED patients (adult & paediatric).
Participate in teaching opportunities and ED governance
Engage in audits and quality improvement projects.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure safe prescribing.
Escalate care appropriately and manage acutely unwell patients.
Work a fully self-rostered rota (13-week cycle including normal days, twilight shifts, and nights - please note this rota is already rostered).
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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.
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Job description
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
MBBS or equivalent On GMC Register with license to practice
Higher qualifications and or degrees
Completion of FY1 and FY2 Years
Up to date knowledge of guidelines within Emergency Medicine
Up to date with CPD
Clinical governance and Evidence Based Practice
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Desirable
Academic awards and or prizes
Involvement in audit
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Experience
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Essential
Experience in undifferentiated emergency Medicine Experience working with MDTs and discharge planning
At least completed Foundation Year 1 AND Foundation Year 2 training
At least 6 months experience working clinically in the NHS as a doctor (not clinical attachment)
Experience of working for a minimum of 4 months in a Emergency Medicine setting.
Evidence of safe clinical practice
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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
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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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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:
Corrine Morrissey
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Doctor - Other
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Salary
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£45994.00 to £54499.00 Yearly
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Contract
Fixed Term
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Duration
6 Month(s)
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-MED-MED-5384
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Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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