Consultant Obstetrician- Maternal Medicine and Fetal Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Introduction

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Consultant Obstetrician with a substantive interest in maternal medicine and high‑risk pregnancy care. This key post has been developed to strengthen our high‑risk obstetrics service and lead the evolving dedicated elective caesarean section programme.

This role is clinical and leadership‑focused, based in obstetrics only (no gynaecology commitments), and sits within a collaborative, supportive and inclusive multi‑disciplinary team delivering near‑tertiary care in a district general hospital setting.

Role Summary

As Consultant Obstetrician (Maternal Medicine & Fetal Care), you will:

Clinical Duties

• Deliver high‑quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Provide expert assessment and management of complex pregnancies, including:
• Fetal growth scans
• Doppler assessment for small for gestational age (SGA) and growth‑restricted babies
• Conduct weekly growth scan clinics and fortnightly specialist high risk antenatal clinics (e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, preterm birth prevention).
• Participate in the obstetric‑only on‑call rota, undertaking twice‑daily consultant‑led ward rounds.
• Cover elective caesarean lists and triage sessions.

Leadership & Service Development

• Lead fetal monitoring services across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals.
• Support training, compliance, audit and quality improvement within fetal surveillance.
• Supervise junior doctors, support education, appraisal and professional development.
• Contribute to clinical governance, innovation and service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership in high risk obstetrics and fetal surveillance.
• Support development of evidence‑based care pathways.
• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration across obstetrics, neonatology, maternal medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, mental health and surgical specialties.
• Contribute to research activity, teaching programmes and national studies where appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent medical degree)
• Full UK GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Specialist registration (or within 6 months of application)
• MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
• CCT (or within 6 months of award)
• Desirable Qualifications
• Higher degree (e.g., MSc)
• SITIM or equivalent postgraduate training in maternal medicine/fetal care
• Higher qualification in medical education

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical experience in obstetrics, especially high‑risk pregnancy management
• Skill in fetal growth scanning and Doppler techniques
• Ability to work autonomously and make senior clinical decisions

Desirable

• Experience in labour ward leadership or advanced practice
• Previous involvement in audit, governance or quality improvement projects
• Comprehensive guidance on Consultant contract and responsibilities is available from NHS Employers

Professional Requirements

This post is subject to statutory checks including:

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Compliance with UK professional registration requirements for doctors
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available applicants should consult UK Visas & Immigration guidance on criminal record checks

Benefits & Working Environment

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you will enjoy:

NHS pension scheme and long‑term financial security
Flexible working options
Generous annual leave
 Career development support
Blue Light Card access (discounts and perks)

The Trust delivers care from modern facilities including:

• Newly developed surgical suite and delivery unit
• Dedicated day‑case surgical centre
• Level 2 neonatal intensive care
• Additionally, we are building a one‑stop emergency gynaecology service with EPAC and GAU services.

Living in Somerset

Somerset is a region of stunning countryside, dramatic coastline and vibrant cultural life. It offers:

• Excellent schools and transport links
• Easy access to Bristol, Bath, Exeter and London
• Affordable housing compared with many UK regions
• Your family can enjoy coastal walks, heritage sites, outdoor activities and local events.

Apply

If you have the drive to lead and innovate in maternal medicine and fetal care, and meet the person specification above, we welcome your application.

Closing Date: 10 April 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held in April 2026. Detailed arrangements will be shared with shortlisted applicants.