Consultant in General Medicine

Job summary

Join a Growing, Supportive and Forward Thinking Medical Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in General Medicine to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust at Musgrove Park Hospital. This post sits within the Diabetes and Endocrinology service and offers the opportunity to provide high-quality inpatient General Medical care while helping to develop services within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

We welcome applications from consultants with a broad range of clinical backgrounds and specialist interests. While the role does not include routine Diabetes and Endocrinology outpatient clinics, we are committed to supporting the successful candidate in developing clinical interests that complement service needs.

This is a 10 PA Consultant post comprising:

8.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs

1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs

1 PA allocated for on-call responsibilities

3% on-call supplement currently payable

The final job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Service Lead and tailored to the successful candidate's skills and interests while meeting service requirements.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will:

• Provide consultant-led care for patients with a broad range of general medical conditions.
• Work closely with Diabetes and Endocrinology consultants and the multidisciplinary team to manage the designated inpatient ward.
• Deliver senior clinical leadership and support the development of high-quality services.
• Supervise and support Foundation Doctors, Specialty Doctors and Registrars.
• Participate in teaching, training, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to service development and departmental leadership initiatives

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.