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

Job Description

Role Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician with a specialist interest in maternal medicine and fetal care. This is a newly developed post designed to enhance high-risk obstetric services and support the expansion of a dedicated elective caesarean section pathway.

This is a full-time, permanent role (10 Programmed Activities) with a split of 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, alongside participation in an obstetric-only on-call rota (1:12).

The position is focused entirely on obstetrics, allowing you to concentrate on delivering high-quality care without gynaecology commitments. You will work in a supportive and collaborative environment delivering care that closely aligns with tertiary-level standards within a district general hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• In this role, you will play a central part in both clinical care and service development. Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering high-quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
• Leading fetal monitoring services across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital
• Performing fetal growth scans and Doppler studies, particularly for small-for-gestational-age and growth-restricted pregnancies

Running specialist clinics, including:

• Weekly fetal scanning clinics
• Fortnightly high-risk antenatal clinics (e.g. preterm birth, gestational diabetes, maternal medical conditions)
• Supporting elective caesarean section lists and triage services
• Participating in a 1:12 consultant on-call rota with twice-daily ward rounds
• Supervising and mentoring junior doctors and contributing to education and training
• Leading and participating in clinical audits, governance activities, and quality improvement work
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes
• Contributing to research, innovation, and service redesign initiatives

About the Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality care while creating a supportive and inclusive working environment for its staff.

You will benefit from:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts across retail and leisure
• The Trust fosters a culture built on inclusivity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining scenic countryside, coastal beauty, and easy access to vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. With excellent schools and more affordable housing than many parts of the UK, it is an ideal place to live and work.

Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MRCOG (or equivalent)
• CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of application)
• Eligibility for entry onto the Specialist Register

Essential Experience

• Broad and substantial experience in obstetrics
• Demonstrated expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies and maternal medical conditions
• Competence in fetal growth scanning and Doppler ultrasound
• Ability to work independently and lead clinical decision-making

Desirable Attributes

• Additional qualifications such as MSc or equivalent
• Special interest training in maternal medicine (e.g. SITM)
• Experience in labour ward leadership
• Interest or qualification in medical education

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are encouraged to apply
• Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certification where applicable

Useful GOV.UK Resources

For further information about working and practising in the UK, the following official resources may be helpful:

• Skilled Worker visa guidance
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
• General Medical Council registration
• Working in the UK (visas and immigration)