Senior Clinical Fellow in Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery

Come and join our Upper GI and Bariatric Surgery team with this exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Somerset. The role is available from 1st October 2025 and is fixed term for 12 months. The role is based in Upper Gastrointestinal & Bariatric Surgery and there is a commitment to General Surgery, outpatient work and participation in the emergency on call rota. There are 4 General Surgery operating theatres, of which one is a dedicated emergency theatre. We have an a Da Vinci robot in one theatre, We are in the process of bidding for a second console for training purposes. We have facilities for laparoscopic ultrasound and laparoscopic choledochoscopy. There is an 18 bedded critical care unit with a 4 bedded surgical HDU along with 2 inpatient surgical wards. Day surgery has 4 additional operating theatres, and the endoscopy unit has 3 suites You will join a team of 5 Consultants, 1 peri-CCT Clinical Fellow, 2 ST3+ Registrars, 1 Specialty Doctor, 2 ST1 trainees and 4 F1 Trainees. The bariatric department have 2 nurse specialists, 2 dieticians as well as 3 administrative staff. There are close links with the endocrinologists, anaesthetists, psychologists and gastroenterologists. The department is supported by interventional and cross-sectional radiologists with facilities for on-site CT and MRI, together with ERCP.,

• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary Upper GI & Bariatric team to provide specialist Upper GI & Bariatric services for outpatients and on the wards.
• To work flexibly with the 5 Consultants to ensure cover for wards, outpatient clinics and operating lists.
• Play a full part in the provision of surgical services, potentially including scheduled out-of- hours work and resident/non-resident on-call duties on a rota basis with colleagues.
• Be involved in the development and planning of surgical services within the Trust.
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Participate in audit examining activity, quality and cost of the surgical service.
• Participate regularly in medical management and audit meetings.
• Take part in the appraisal processes of the Hospital and its clinical governance
• To be managerially and professionally accountable to the Clinical Lead for Upper GI/Bariatric Surgery and the Clinical Director for Acute Surgery.
  
  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, 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.


• 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., £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum, dependent on experience. Role includes on call duties