Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced Locally Employed Doctor (ST3 level) to join our Emergency Medicine Department at Musgrove Park Hospital.
This nontraining but fully supported role offers excellent exposure to Emergency Medicine, opportunities for skills development, and a selfrostering system designed to support work--life balance.
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing highquality care to patients attending our busy Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
Assess, investigate, diagnose and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
Supervise and support junior doctors (F1, F2, GPVTS).
Ensure safe staffing standards and breaks when acting as shift leader.
Participate in departmental audits and Quality Improvement projects.
Engage in simulation training and departmental teaching.
Participate in clinical governance, patient safety and riskmanagement activities.
Rotate briefly (supernumerary) through Acute Medicine, SDEC, Fracture Clinic and Ophthalmology during induction.
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: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-MED-MED-5130
- Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, 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).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years postqualification, including 2 years in Emergency Medicine.
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Experience at ST2+ level in a relevant specialty.
- ALS/ACLS (or booked within 3 months).
- Strong communication, organisational and teamworking skills.
- Ability to work shifts safely and effectively.
Desirable
- ATLS/ETC, APLS/PALS/EPLS.
- MRCEM or progress toward FRCEM exams.
- Additional degree or equivalent.
- Experience in Acute Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics or Critical Care.
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This advert is for Trust Fellow ST3+ Emergency Medicine with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Musgrove Park Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67325.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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