Consultant in Obs and Gynae with SI in High Risk Obs & Fetal Med: Sponsorship Available

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in high-risk obstetrics to join the team at Musgrove Park Hospital.

This substantive 10 PA post combines a broad general obstetric and gynaecological role with dedicated time to support and develop our high-risk obstetric service. We are interested in applicants with an interest in multiple pregnancy who are keen to help shape services

The successful candidate will establish and lead a dedicated multiple pregnancy antenatal clinic, working closely with fetal medicine and sonography colleagues, With the ambition of developing the service in line with Twins Trust standards. The role also includes responsibility as Cross-County Fetal Monitoring Lead, providing clinical leadership, education and governance across the service.

In addition, the postholder will contribute to elective and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology, outpatient clinics, theatre and day-case activity, and participate in the 1:12 consultant on-call rota.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive consultant team, delivering high-quality care while influencing future service development. We are looking for a colleague who values teamwork, leadership, teaching, quality improvement and compassionate patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings within Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital.

Participate in the 1:12 Obstetric & Gynaecology on-call rota, including twice daily consultant led ward rounds on Labour Ward at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Lead and support general gynaecology clinics, day surgery and elective caesarean lists.

Contribute to the departmental teaching, supervision and appraisal of junior doctors.

Engage in clinical governance, audit and service development.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.

Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree and Royal College membership or equivalent
  • Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of interview. Candidates applying via the Portfolio Pathway must already be on the Specialist Register.
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview).
  • Advance training in high-risk antenatal services or maternal medicine (ATSM / SITM or equivalent).

Desirable

  • An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).
  • MSC or equivalent higher qualification.
  • Educational supervision qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Depth and breadth of clinical experience in managing high risk obstetrics.
  • Experience in elective and emergency general obstetrics.
  • Experience in the management of general gynaecology, including outpatient and day-case activity.
  • Competent to work without direct supervision, including providing non-resident on-call.
  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
  • Evidence of leadership, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching experience.

Desirable

  • Experience in an obstetric leadership role.
  • Experience in setting up or developing an obstetric clinical service.
  • Experience in the management of multiple pregnancy and / or development of a multiple pregnancy service

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 5 October 2026

To apply for this job please visit somersetft.tal.net.