Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Minimum 4 years' NHS experience
- Experience
Completion of Core Internal Medicine Training (or equivalent)
- Experience
Experience in acute internal medicine
- Qualifications
GMC registration with licence to practise
- Qualifications
RCUK ALS certification
- Qualifications
MRCP Part 1
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working at IMT3/ST3 level
- Qualifications
MRCP Part 2 & PACES
- Qualifications
Additional postgraduate qualification
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as an IMT3 / ST3--4 equivalent in Respiratory Medicine at Yeovil District Hospital.
This is a registrar-level post offering excellent exposure to respiratory medicine and acute general medicine, with opportunities to develop as a Tier 2 decision maker under consultant supervision. The role includes participation in the general medical on-call rota and provides strong support for progression into higher specialty training.
The post is ideal for doctors aiming to build experience at IMT3/ST3--4 level and pursue a career in Respiratory Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Work as a Tier 2 registrar-level clinician in Respiratory Medicine
Provide senior clinical decision-making for patients on respiratory wards and acute take
Participate in General Internal Medicine on-call rota (approx. 1:13) including nights, weekends, and long days
Supervise junior doctors and provide teaching, support, and feedback
Perform core procedures including:
- Chest aspiration and drain insertion
- Lumbar puncture
- Ascitic paracentesis
- Cardioversion
- Contribute to ward rounds, clinical reviews, and multidisciplinary working
- Optional involvement in frailty front door services and stroke rotation
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.
Details
- Date posted: 26 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 3 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-MED-MED-5747
- Job locations: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role, including key responsibilities, required qualifications, essential skills, and expected duties.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine ST3 with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Respiratory Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67325.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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