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 is a fixed-term appointment until 3rd August 2027. The role is non-training but fully supported, offering excellent exposure to Emergency Medicine, opportunities for skills development, and a self-rostering system designed to support work-life balance.

You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care to patients attending our busy Emergency Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment while gaining valuable experience in a large and diverse ED.

The post is available until 3rd August 2027.

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 risk management activities.
• Rotate briefly (supernumerary) through Acute Medicine, SDEC, Fracture Clinic and Ophthalmology during induction.

About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are 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 will 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 is 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: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-MED-MED-5130
Closing date: 30 October 2026

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years post qualification, 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Corrine Morrissey, Corrine.Morrissey@somersetft.nhs.uk

Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. Apply through our website.