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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Trust F2 in Trauma and Orthopaedics

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (F2 level) to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. This fixed-term post runs from 2nd December 2026 until 6th April 2027 and has arisen due to a gap within the training rotation.This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor who has completed Foundation Training and is considering a future career in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The successful candidate will join a well-established multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable experience across a busy and supportive department whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.In addition to daytime departmental duties, the post holder will participate in a 1:14 on-call rota, including long days, nights and weekends. Study leave will be supported, and successful applicants will be encouraged to participate in local teaching programmes with dedicated clinical and educational supervision.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical support to the Trauma and Orthopaedics service at Musgrove Park Hospital.
• Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with trauma and orthopaedic conditions appropriate to the level of experience.
• Participate in a 1:14 resident on-call rota, including long days, nights and weekend working.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, junior doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities within the department.
• Attend and contribute to departmental teaching, training and educational opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation, communication and professional practice in line with GMC and Trust standards.

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

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£47,610 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-SURG-6263

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Clinical Fellow post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Trauma and Orthopaedics department, gaining valuable experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of orthopaedic and trauma presentations.

The role is particularly suited to doctors who have completed Foundation Training and are considering a future career in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Alongside day-to-day clinical duties, the successful candidate will be encouraged to engage in teaching, audit and quality improvement activities to support both personal development and service improvement.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills. We are seeking a hardworking, conscientious and flexible individual who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

As part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you will benefit from working in a friendly and supportive environment with access to excellent educational opportunities and supervision. Musgrove Park Hospital is the largest hospital in Somerset, providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist services and offering a strong reputation for training and development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This Clinical Fellow post offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking Trauma and Orthopaedics department, gaining valuable experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of orthopaedic and trauma presentations.

The role is particularly suited to doctors who have completed Foundation Training and are considering a future career in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Alongside day-to-day clinical duties, the successful candidate will be encouraged to engage in teaching, audit and quality improvement activities to support both personal development and service improvement.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a licence to practise and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and team-working skills. We are seeking a hardworking, conscientious and flexible individual who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

As part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you will benefit from working in a friendly and supportive environment with access to excellent educational opportunities and supervision. Musgrove Park Hospital is the largest hospital in Somerset, providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and specialist services and offering a strong reputation for training and development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and license to practice with GMC
• Medical degree

Experience

Essential

• Completion of F1 year or equivalent
• Appropriate level of clinical skills and clinical experience equivalent to F2 grade

Desirable

• Completion of foundation training
• Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff
• Demonstrate a commitment to the specialty
• Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level
• Experience of acute medical speciality at foundation level

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement locally and understanding of the principles.
• Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, safe service.
• Familiar with clinical governance.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, their relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible
• Good time management

Desirable

• Undergraduate prizes
• Published work from BSc project
• Other publications
• Experience in clinical governance
• Self-awareness
• Resilience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration and license to practice with GMC
• Medical degree

Experience

Essential

• Completion of F1 year or equivalent
• Appropriate level of clinical skills and clinical experience equivalent to F2 grade

Desirable

• Completion of foundation training
• Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff
• Demonstrate a commitment to the specialty
• Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level
• Experience of acute medical speciality at foundation level

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement locally and understanding of the principles.
• Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialities to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, safe service.
• Familiar with clinical governance.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, their relatives and colleagues.
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure.
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible
• Good time management

Desirable

• Undergraduate prizes
• Published work from BSc project
• Other publications
• Experience in clinical governance
• Self-awareness
• Resilience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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/ (Opens in a new tab)

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/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Alex Pryde

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Foundation Doctor

Salary

£47,610 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-SURG-6263

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

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