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

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May 13, 2026
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Job Description

Join a Progressive High-Risk Obstetric Service in Somerset

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its specialist maternity services and is seeking an experienced Consultant Obstetrician with a strong interest in Maternal Medicine and Fetal Care.

Based at Musgrove Park Hospital, this newly developed consultant role has been created to strengthen high-risk obstetric services and support the growth of a dedicated elective caesarean section pathway across the Trust.

This opportunity is ideal for a consultant who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused maternity care while contributing to service innovation, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Unlike many consultant posts, this role is entirely obstetric-focused with no routine gynaecology commitments, allowing the successful candidate to fully concentrate on maternal medicine, fetal surveillance, and complex obstetric care.

Role Overview

The successful applicant will work within a highly supportive consultant team delivering advanced obstetric care in a modern district general hospital environment offering near tertiary-level services.

You will play a leading role in:

  • Managing high-risk pregnancies
    Supporting fetal growth monitoring services
    Leading fetal surveillance initiatives
    Developing elective caesarean services
    Improving training, governance, and patient safety standards across both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital

The role includes a balanced 10 PA job plan with an 8.5:1.5 DCC/SPA split.

Main Responsibilities

Specialist Obstetric Care

  • Deliver consultant-led care across inpatient, outpatient, labour ward, and emergency maternity settings.
    Manage women with complex pregnancies and pre-existing medical conditions.
    Participate in twice-daily consultant ward rounds.
    Contribute to the obstetric-only on-call rota (1:12).

Maternal Medicine & Fetal Surveillance

  • Perform fetal growth scans and Doppler assessments for growth-restricted and small-for-gestational-age pregnancies.
    Lead fetal monitoring practices across hospital sites.
    Run specialist antenatal clinics including:
    Maternal medicine
    Gestational diabetes
    Pre-term birth prevention
    Epilepsy in pregnancy
    High-risk obstetric assessment

Elective Caesarean & Clinical Services

  • Support elective caesarean section pathways and theatre lists.
    Participate in obstetric triage services.
    Contribute to multidisciplinary maternity care planning.

Leadership, Research & Education

  • Supervise junior doctors and postgraduate trainees.
    Participate in teaching, appraisal, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
    Support research activity and clinical innovation projects.
    Promote evidence-based practice and patient safety.

About the Department

The department offers a broad range of specialist obstetric and gynaecology services including:

  • Maternal medicine
    Fetal surveillance
    Perinatal mental health
    Diabetes and endocrinology in pregnancy
    Early pregnancy care
    Urogynaecology
    Chronic pelvic pain services

Facilities include:

  • Modern delivery suites
    State-of-the-art surgical theatres
    Day-case surgical centre
    Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
    Specialist emergency gynaecology and ambulatory care services currently under expansion

The department also maintains a strong culture of inclusion, teamwork, governance, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Qualifications

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
    with licence to practise
    MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
    MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
    Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months)
    Relevant CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months)

Desirable Qualifications

  • MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification
    SITM or equivalent expertise in maternal medicine or fetal care
    Qualification in medical education

Essential Experience

  • Significant clinical experience in obstetrics
    Expertise in high-risk pregnancy management
    Competence in fetal growth scanning and Doppler assessment
    Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary setting

Desirable Experience

  • Advanced labour ward leadership
    Experience in service development and innovation

Why Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

Working at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers access to:

  • Flexible working arrangements
    NHS Pension Scheme
    Generous annual leave
    Blue Light Card discounts
    Ongoing professional development
    Research and teaching opportunities
    Relocation support (subject to eligibility)

The Trust actively supports staff wellbeing and promotes a compassionate, inclusive workplace culture.

Why Somerset?

Somerset combines excellent career opportunities with an exceptional quality of life. The region offers:

  • Beautiful countryside and coastline
    Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
    Affordable housing compared with many UK cities
    Easy access to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London
    Rich cultural, outdoor, and leisure opportunities

Visa Sponsorship & Eligibility

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome, subject to UK immigration requirements.

Applicants must:

Useful UK Government & NHS Resources

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and valued.

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