Consultant Obstetrician Obstetrics and Fetal Monitoring Lead(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 23, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

The Opportunity

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Obstetrician to join its expanding maternity service at Musgrove Park Hospital. This newly created post reflects ongoing investment in high-risk obstetric care and the development of a dedicated elective caesarean section service.

This is an obstetrics-only role, with no gynaecology commitments, offering the chance to work in a collaborative, consultant-led environment delivering near-tertiary level care within a district general hospital setting.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in high-risk obstetrics and fetal surveillance, including expertise in fetal growth scanning and Doppler assessment for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and growth-restricted pregnancies.

Your Clinical Focus

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
  • Lead fetal monitoring services across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, supporting training, compliance, and quality improvement
  • Perform fetal growth scans and Doppler assessments, with responsibility for SGA surveillance
  • Run a weekly ultrasound clinic and a fortnightly high-risk antenatal clinic
  • Cover elective caesarean section lists and obstetric triage sessions
  • Participate in the obstetric-only on-call rota (1:12), including twice-daily consultant ward rounds
  • Supervise junior doctors and contribute to teaching, appraisal, and professional development
  • Engage actively in clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovation and research activity

The Department

The Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Musgrove Park Hospital supports a diverse population across Somerset and is recognised for its breadth of specialist expertise. The consultant team includes colleagues with subspecialist interests in:

  • Maternal medicine
  • Fetal medicine
  • Diabetes and endocrinology
  • Perinatal mental health

The service offers several joint specialist clinics, including epilepsy, haematology, and bariatric pregnancy care, and is one of the few district general hospitals with a Twins Trust-accredited twin clinic and a joint perinatal mental health clinic.

Facilities include:

  • A modern delivery suite
  • Dedicated obstetric theatres
  • A Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit
  • A midwife-led birth centre

Governance structures have recently been refreshed, supported by a cross-site learning and quality forum that promotes continuous improvement.

Working Pattern

  • Contract: Permanent
  • Sessions: Full-time (10 PAs)
  • Working Days: Monday to Thursday
  • On-Call: 1:12 (Friday–Sunday), as per agreed job plan
  • Relocation support available (subject to eligibility)

About Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a workplace where staff feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. Benefits include:

  • Flexible working options
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Strong emphasis on career development and leadership progression
  • Access to the Blue Light Card, offering discounts across retail, travel, dining, and leisure
  • The Trust actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Why Choose Somerset?

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life, combining stunning countryside, dramatic coastlines, and easy access to vibrant cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. With excellent schools, more affordable housing than many UK regions, and London reachable in around two hours, it’s an ideal place to build both a fulfilling career and a balanced life.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

  • MBBS (or equivalent medical degree)
  • MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months of application)

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligible within 6 months)

Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in high-risk obstetrics
  • Competence in fetal growth scanning and Doppler studies
  • Strong understanding of clinical risk management and evidence-based practice

Desirable

  • Higher degree (e.g. MSc)
  • SITIM or equivalent in maternal medicine or high-risk fetal care
  • Experience in labour ward leadership
  • Research, publications, or guideline development experience

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Pay & Contract Details

  • Pay Scheme: Hospital Medical & Dental
  • Grade: Consultant
  • Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum

Location:
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

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