# Clinical Fellow Respiratory Medicine ST3 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-respiratory-medicine-st3/1d2db34e-d69b-4900-91b3-41c6303395b3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-fellow-respiratory-medicine-st3/1d2db34e-d69b-4900-91b3-41c6303395b3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Yeovil District Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Respiratory Medicine - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67325.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-26T12:36:59.223Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9184-26-1270 - **Application URL:** https://somersetft.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/5747?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.sompar.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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). ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum 4 years' NHS experience - Completion of Core Internal Medicine Training (or equivalent) - Experience in acute internal medicine **Desirable** - Experience working at IMT3/ST3 level ### Qualifications **Essential** - GMC registration with licence to practise - RCUK ALS certification - MRCP Part 1 **Desirable** - MRCP Part 2 & PACES - Additional postgraduate qualification ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.