Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

🚨 Join a team that changes lives every day—yours included.🚨 Are you passionate about emergency medicine and seeking a role that offers both professional growth and work-life balance? Yeovil District Hospital is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Consultants to join our forward-thinking Emergency Department. What Our Team Says: "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 "My kids love it here—we spend weekends camping on our neighbour's dairy farm, enjoying homemade ice cream!" — Stevan Bruijns, Emergency Medicine Consultant Discover Yeovil: Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Yeovil offers a welcoming community with excellent schools, affordable living, and easy access to nature. Whether you're into outdoor adventures, savouring local cuisine, or seeking a peaceful family environment, Yeovil has it all. Interested? Let's Connect! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/etNkWGVk #EmergencyMedicine #ConsultantOpportunity #WorkLifeBalance #YeovilHospital #JoinOurTeam

Earlier this week, we welcomed Professor Em Wilkinson-Brice, Director of Staff Experience and leadership Development at NHS England, and Sue Doheny, Chief Nursing Officer at NHS England South West, to visit the new Care Coordination Hub and Community Diagnostic Centre in Taunton – two brilliant examples that demonstrate the developments around the shift in services from hospitals to community sites, one of the three Government shifts identified as part of the NHS 10-year plan. The Care Co-ordination Hub was launched in November 2024 as a 6-month pilot, aiming to simplify access to community services by offering clinicians advice and guidance to support onward referral. The hub helps to prevent avoidable ambulance dispatches to emergency departments, hospital attendance and admissions, and in turn, ensuring that patients get the right care for their needs quicky and safely. Sue and Em were able to meet the teams and see the Hub in action, before making their way to the Taunton Diagnostic Centre. The centre opened in September 2021 and was the first independent sector partnership of its kind in the UK. It delivers diagnostic tests, outpatient appointments, as well as minor skin procedures, and this rapid expansion of community diagnostic capacity in Somerset recently resulted in the county marking the 500,000th community diagnostic test. While at the centre, Sue and Em met representatives from Alliance Medical and radiology colleagues from the trust and were taken on a tour of the diagnostic centre to see both the range of diagnostic imaging services available, as well as hearing about the diagnostic tests available on the first floor, which is also home to dermatology services and Somerset’s orthopaedic assessment service. South West Regional Chief Nurse, Sue Doheny, said: “Seeing two different examples of the work the NHS in Somerset has been doing to prevent people going to a hospital setting when not required, was really inspiring. I could really sense the desire and passion of the staff that I met in the community diagnostic centre to innovatively lead the way in providing a wide range of tests and scans for patients in an environment away from a hospital setting. The patients expressed a really positive experience, from the calm environment to being able to park. “It was also clear that the multi-disciplinary team in the Care Coordination Centre were having a real impact in ensuring people that might need urgent or emergency care could get the help they needed in a more holistic way, rather than simply being taken to an emergency department or hospital bed. By having GPs, ambulance staff, community nurses, social care, virtual wards and a range of other clinicians in one room, able to work together to find the best solution for a patient, means many people are able to be cared for either in home or closer to home, which we know ultimately has better outcomes for people.”

Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Consultant in Rheumatology! Are you an experienced Consultant in Rheumatology seeking a new challenge? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in the South West of England is looking for a Consultant to join our dynamic Rheumatology Department. We understand that change can be daunting and costly. That's why we offer full support throughout the entire process, from start to finish, including a generous relocation package to assist with your move. Requirements for this role: - GMC Registered - On the specialist register or 6 months away from obtaining CCT - Strong clinical background in Rheumatology - NHS experience If you meet these criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please contact us to discuss further. 📩 Amanda.Bussell@somersetft.nhs.uk. Lets explore this role together: https://lnkd.in/eg866tJU

Exciting Opportunity for an Experienced Oncology Consultant! Join our team here at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in the beautiful South West of England. We are actively seeking an Oncology Consultant who is ready for a new challenge and open to relocation. At Somerset NHS, we understand the challenges of change and relocation. That's why we offer comprehensive support throughout the transition, ensuring a seamless move for you. Additionally, a generous relocation package is provided to ease the process. Join our passionate team and make a difference in the field of oncology. Your expertise is highly valued, and your contributions will positively impact many lives. For more information or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e9qxtfuB #Oncology #ConsultantOpportunity #RelocationPackage

Are you a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist in Trauma and Hip Arthroplasty who is looking for their next challenge? Here at Somerset NHS Foundation trust have a vacancy that may just what you are looking for!! Based in Musgrove Park hospital with opportunities to work across other sites across Somerset you can guarantee that no two days will be the same, so why not contact us today and find out if this is the role you are looking for. More information : https://lnkd.in/epsnp-z3

Are you a skilled Clinical Psychologist passionate about transforming lives and supporting individuals with complex mental health needs? We're seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Rehabilitation Pathway, comprising: Willow Ward (inpatient service) Open Mental Health Rehabilitation Team (community) 📍 Location: Bridgwater 💼 Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 yearly 🕰️ Full-time: 37.5 hours Apply now https://buff.ly/3EjwCBB or contact emma.eggbeer@somersetft.nhs.uk for more information.

At the heart of our work is co-production, collaboration, and putting service users first—ensuring they meet the right person, at the right place, at the right time. This video highlights how lived experience, co-production, and collaboration are transforming the way we deliver mental health services. Now, we’re looking for a new Service Group Director to continue leading and driving this change even further! If you're a strategic leader who believes in accessibility, peer involvement, and innovative solutions, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. 📢 Apply today https://buff.ly/4azqL7c or contact emma.eggbeer@somersetft.nhs.uk for more information.

Do you have the vision and drive to lead a dedicated service in delivering exceptional care to patients requiring Mental Health and Learning Disabilities support across the county of Somerset? We’re looking for a senior leader to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as Service Group Director for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. As Service Group Director, you will: ✅ Lead strategic and operational goals for the service group ✅ Ensure high standards of clinical and non-clinical performance ✅ Oversee governance, quality, and financial management ✅ Promote a positive culture that reflects our Trust's values If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now https://buff.ly/4azqL7c or contact emma.eggbeer@somersetft.nhs.uk for more information.

📢 Calling all Student Nurses and Allied Health Professionals! Are you ready to take the first step in your career and join a fantastic team? Join us at our Newly Qualified Open Day on Saturday 8th March in Taunton. Discover exciting opportunities across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, supporting services throughout the entire county. You’ll have the chance to meet with managers, learn more about our Trust, and even interview on the day (subject to service needs and availability) – giving you the opportunity to walk away with a job offer! 🕙10am - Allied Health Professionals 🕐1pm – Nursing Register your interest via https://buff.ly/3PSUnDm We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Are you passionate about data security and information governance? This Level 4 Data Protection and Information Practitioner Apprenticeship offers a rare opportunity to build your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to the NHS. If you're driven to develop a career at the intersection of data and business operations, this role is your perfect next step. 📌 Don’t miss out – apply today or find out more: https://lnkd.in/etGDAdhS