Job Summary
Are you looking to develop your career in Stroke Medicine within a high-performing and innovative stroke service? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 level) in Stroke Medicine to join the Stroke Team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post offers excellent clinical exposure and training opportunities in hyperacute, acute and rehabilitation stroke care within a supportive consultant-led environment. Part-time applications will also be considered. The role is ideally suited to doctors who have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and are looking to gain valuable experience in Stroke Medicine, Neurology, Geriatric Medicine or Internal Medicine.

Main Duties of the Job

• Support the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Unit.
• Assess and clerk acute stroke admissions.
• Participate in consultant ward rounds and undertake supervised ward rounds.
• Gain experience in stroke assessment, stroke mimics and reperfusion therapies.
• Develop skills in interpreting CT brain, CT angiography, CT perfusion and MRI imaging.
• Request and interpret investigations.
• Perform clinical procedures appropriate to experience and competence.
• Liaise effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare discharge documentation and coordinate patient care

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
• Minimum one year NHS experience in a paid clinical role.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver safe patient care.
• Basic understanding of stroke medicine and common medical conditions.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP Part 1.
• Experience in Stroke Medicine.
• Teaching experience.
• ALS certification.
• Research, audit or quality improvement experience.
• Publications or presentations.
• Higher degree or teaching qualification.

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.

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 Visits and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.