Trust Senior Registrar ST6+ in General Surgery(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 12-month, full-time Trust Senior Registrar post in General Surgery, based at Yeovil District Hospital.
This post provides a broad and high-quality surgical experience and is ideally suited to doctors who have completed Core Surgical Training and are preparing for ST3 National Training Number (NTN) applications.
You will work at senior registrar level within a supportive consultant-led service, participating in a 1:8 on-call rota covering general surgery and urology, with consultant support across Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital.
Clinical Experience & Opportunities
The post offers wide-ranging exposure across general surgery, including:
- Colorectal surgery
- Benign upper gastrointestinal surgery
- Abdominal wall and hernia surgery
- Breast surgery
- Paediatric surgery
- Opportunities to assist in robotic-assisted procedures
You will be actively involved in:
- Emergency and elective surgical admissions
- Surgical decision-making and patient management
- Leading the on-call surgical team
- Supporting and supervising junior doctors
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior registrar-level care to elective and emergency general surgical patients
- Participate fully in the general surgery and urology on-call rota
- Assess acute admissions, initiate investigations, and deliver treatment plans
- Perform emergency procedures within your level of competence
- Contribute to outpatient clinics, ward rounds, and SDEC services
- Support training and supervision of junior medical staff
- Engage in audit, quality improvement, and research activity
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance, documentation, infection control, and patient safety
Professional Development
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust actively supports career progression. You will be encouraged to:
- Develop your surgical portfolio
- Lead or supervise audit and QI projects
- Participate in research aligned with your clinical interests
- Prepare competitively for future ST3 applications
- Flexible working options are supported where service needs allow.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- MB ChB or equivalent medical degree
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise
- Valid ATLS provider certification
- MRCS (or equivalent)
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
Essential Experience
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience working within the UK, EU, or a comparable healthcare system (excluding observerships or clinical attachments)
About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, with benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Strong emphasis on education, training, and career development
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts and NHS staff benefits
Why Live and Work in Somerset?
Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining:
- Stunning countryside and coastline
- Easy access to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London (approximately 2 hours)
- Excellent schools and educational facilities
- More affordable housing than many other regions
- It’s an ideal place to grow both professionally and personally.
Pre-Employment & Regulatory Requirements
Appointment to this role is subject to:
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to Work in the UK verification
- Occupational Health clearance
- Professional registration and reference checks
- Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside all other candidates.
Helpful External Guidance (UK Government & NHS)
- GMC registration and licensing
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
- Skilled Worker visa guidance
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
- NHS Careers – Surgery pathway overview
