Consultant in Emergency Department

Job summary

Emergency Medicine at Yeovil District Hospital: Rewarding, Balanced & Flexible

Love emergency medicine but tired of burnout? At Yeovil Hospital, we do things differently. We know that sustainability is key to a long and fulfilling career in EM, so we've built a job designed around work-life balance and flexibility.

• 80% less-than-full-time as standard -- ideal for a portfolio career
• Career break eligibility from day one
• No shifts past 10:30 pm
• High-acuity without the chaos

As a consultant in emergency medicine, you will deliver high-quality clinical care in a well-equipped ED, lead and support junior doctors, trainees and nursing staff, help our teams to shape the future of emergency care along with protected time for professional development. We encourage special interests such as ultrasound, pre-hospital care, education, and research (we count a past chief editor of a major regional emergency medicine journal in our staff).

• Download the full job specification from the supporting documents section. It is the standard consultant offer. We also offer the standard joining and relocation bonus other trusts offer.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to provide excellent clinical leadership, consultant delivered care and consultant led review clinics.

A list of main duties can be found on the job description.

We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore offer an enhanced benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:

A generous relocation package

4 hours of paid time for professional development every week (SPA)

700 personal budget for training and development every year

About us

We're the South West's best kept secret. Our unique geography means we see the full depth and breadth of emergency medicine in a friendly district general hospital. Ranked 2nd in the UK for training (2021) and 2nd best MTU in the South West (2024), we offer challenge, variety, and balance.

"A choice for Yeovil is a choice for better work-life balance. The rota fits around me, the team is supportive, and I have time for things I love outside of medicine."

Katalin Fernando, Emergency Medicine Consultant

A welcoming community with great schools, affordable living, and easy access to nature. Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, local food, or a peaceful family environment, Yeovil has it all.

"My kids love it here - we spend weekends camping on our neighbour's dairy farm, enjoying homemade ice cream!"

Stevan Bruijns, Emergency Medicine Consultant

Interested? Come Visit!

We welcome informal chats and visits: meet the team, see the department, and experience Yeovil for yourself.

Contact us: joby.kottoor@somersetft.nhs.uk

Visit us: We'd love to show you around!