Clinical Fellow ST3 in Stroke

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking an enthusiastic ST3 LAS Doctor in Stroke Medicine to join their team. This non-training position is suitable for doctors aiming to gain experience in stroke medicine and prepare for MRCP or specialty training. Responsibilities include providing medical input to the stroke ward, leading ward rounds, supervising junior doctors, and participating in teaching sessions. Applicants must be MBBS qualified with GMC registration and relevant experience. A rewarding work-life balance and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must have completed Foundation Year 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' NHS experience required.
• Completed CT1 and CT2 specialty training level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide registrar-level input to the stroke ward.
• Lead ward round weekly and participate in consultant-led rounds.
• Supervise junior doctors and conduct teaching.

Skills

Patient management

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

ALS/ACLS certification

MRCP Part 1

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic ST3 LAS Doctor in Stroke Medicine to join our dynamic team at Yeovil District Hospital. This is a non-training post, ideal for doctors wishing to gain experience in stroke medicine and prepare for MRCP or specialty training in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Provide registrar-level medical input to the stroke ward, ensuring efficient assessment and management of patients.

Lead at least one full ward round weekly and participate in consultant-led rounds.

Supervise junior doctors and contribute to teaching of medical students and Foundation Doctors.

Participate in audits, research projects, and departmental clinical governance meetings.

Attend weekly postgraduate teaching sessions and multidisciplinary meetings.

Support outpatient stroke clinics for further 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:

• 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 responsibilities

For detailed job description and full person specification, please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• ALS/ACLS certification.
• MRCP Part 1.

Experience

• Completion of Foundation Year 1 & 2 (or equivalent).
• Completed CT1 and CT2 specialty training level or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' NHS experience

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.