Job summary
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking doctor to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Clinical Digital Leadership Fellow in General Medicine. This one-year fellowship is an innovative post, split between clinical practice and digital leadership, based primarily at Yeovil District Hospital, with occasional cross-site working at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties (60%):
- Work on a General Medical ward alongside supervising consultants, registrars, and junior doctors.
- Manage the day-to-day care of patients admitted to the ward.
- Participate in bedside teaching of Foundation Doctors and Medical Students.
- Develop clinical decision-making, procedural, and diagnostic skills in a supportive environment.
- Optional opportunities to participate in the medicine on-call rota.
- Maintain good working relationships with hospital staff and participate in occasional emergency duties.
Digital Leadership Responsibilities (40%):
- Support the delivery of digital transformation projects within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
- Contribute to the implementation and optimisation of a new trust-wide electronic health record.
- Work directly with the CCIO and ACCIOs to identify clinical barriers and opportunities for digital adoption.
- Lead and coordinate a team of junior doctors to support front-line digital initiatives and user testing.
- Engage with clinical colleagues, education teams, and stakeholders to support digital training and user engagement.
- Develop influencing, leadership, and project management skills within a dynamic clinical digital environment.
- Opportunity to present digital transformation work at conferences and submit for publication or poster presentation.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice
- RCUK Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part I or Part II of Membership Exams i.e. MRCP.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience within NHS environments at time of beginning the job
- Completion (or expected completion at time of starting the job) of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent.
Desirable
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly.
- Organisational and communication skills.
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Ability to communicate in a learning environment
- Evidence of teaching involvement
- Desire to develop as a teacher
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application in knowledge.
- Interested in and understands principals of medical audit.
- Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies.
- Management Skills.
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process
- Understanding of UK curriculum
- Computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice
- RCUK Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part I or Part II of Membership Exams i.e. MRCP.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience within NHS environments at time of beginning the job
- Completion (or expected completion at time of starting the job) of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent.
Desirable
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly.
- Organisational and communication skills.
- Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
- Good oral and written presentation skills.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
- Ability to communicate in a learning environment
- Evidence of teaching involvement
- Desire to develop as a teacher
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding and application in knowledge.
- Interested in and understands principals of medical audit.
- Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies.
- Management Skills.
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process
- Understanding of UK curriculum
- Computer literacy
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
