This is a new post based at Musgrove Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton, Somerset and is central to our continuing reorganisation of the leadership, provision and planning for acute medicine within the Medical Services Group. The post holders should have extensive training and a major interest in acute medicine as ultimately they will provide clinical leadership and assist in the ongoing evolution of this essential key component of our emergency service. Whilst it is accepted that candidates may wish to pursue a medical sub-specialty interest in addition, acute medicine will form the major part of the successful candidate's direct clinical care activity. The posts will support the weekday running of the Acute Medicine Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and enable a senior acute physician weekday presence within the emergency department (ED), this will be in conjunction with the 6.4 WTE existing acute physicians on a rotational basis., The post holder will provide the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients with acute medical problems as outlined in the proposed programme. We are interested in appointing a motivated and highly competent doctor to these posts, as they will take on the task of developing acute medicine services within the broader vision of 'a high quality, constantly improving Trust, providing excellent clinical services'.

It is envisaged that the successful applicants will, in conjunction with the current post holders, be responsible for:

consultant supervision of the acute medical unit

consultant supervision of the existing ambulatory emergency care unit

Provide acute medicine presence and support within the emergency department

Participation in the medical on call rota (currently 1:21 weekdays and 1:7 split weekends).

Provide consultant level care for the winter pressure escalation beds under the care of acute medicine

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.