Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable healthcare provider in Yeovil, Somerset, seeks a specialty doctor to join its Emergency Department. This role offers a flexible working environment, accommodating both permanent and fixed-term appointments. Key responsibilities include examining and treating patients, mentoring junior doctors, and contributing to departmental audits. Somerset is an ideal place for those who appreciate the balance of countryside and city life, with excellent benefits catering to professional development and personal comfort.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development support

Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Seeking doctors with experience in emergency care; must oversee junior staff and maintain standards.
• Experience in performing audits and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Examine, investigate, treat and refer patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Oversee junior doctors and allied health professionals.
• Teach medical and nursing students and junior staff.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a specialty doctor who is either looking for growth within their career or is simply wanting a change from the hustle and bustle of city life. Join our welcoming Emergency Department in Yeovil, Somerset, where you can enjoy a more balanced work environment. Whether you're seeking a permanent or fixed-term role, part-time or full-time, we offer flexibility with a self‑rostered, annualised rota that adapts to your needs. You'll experience a diverse range of clinical challenges with our varied patient mix, which includes around 70,000 annual attendances (both adults and children). As an accredited Trauma Unit, we offer unique and engaging opportunities to develop your skills and handle a wide array of cases. We offer a personalised development program designed to meet the unique needs of each member of our Emergency Department clinical team. This enables you to gain acute and emergency care competencies, aligned with the Royal College Emergency Medicine (RCEM) higher specialty training curriculum. The program supports the development of emergency care skills, progression onto our Portfolio program (though this is not a dedicated Portfolio pathway position), and enhances your specialty training application evidence. The trust also covers relevant life support courses, separate from your study budget. All of these opportunities are supported by our purpose‑built education and clinical skills centre within the hospital.

Key duties include the examination, investigation, treatment and referral (as appropriate) of patients presenting to the Emergency Department. To oversee the work of junior doctors (F1, F2 and ST VTS) and all allied health professionals working in the department, ensuring that an acceptable standard of practice is maintained. To ensure that all medical staff have their appropriate breaks when acting as shift leader. To undertake on the floor teaching of medical and nursing students and junior medical and nursing staff in the department. To undertake departmental audits and quality improvement projects.

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.

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.

• 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.