Consultant in Obs and Gynae with a Special Interest in Urogynaecology(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Lead, Innovate and Shape Women’s Health in Somerset
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a specialist interest in Urogynaecology.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, supportive department delivering comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological services, while helping to further develop a growing urogynaecology service aligned with national standards and best practice.
You will join a team of 12 consultants within a collaborative, inclusive environment that values clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care.
The Role in Practice
Core Obstetrics & Gynaecology Responsibilities
You will:
- Deliver high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings
- Participate in a 1:12 non-residential on-call rota
- Lead twice-daily consultant-led labour ward rounds when on call
- Contribute to antenatal clinics, elective and emergency theatre lists, day surgery, ambulatory gynaecology services and elective caesarean sections
- Support obstetric triage and acute gynaecology services
- Supervise and mentor junior doctors and postgraduate trainees
- Contribute to governance, audit and service improvement initiatives
- Consultants are expected to actively support trainee wellbeing, professional development and structured appraisal processes.
- Specialist Focus: Urogynaecology
- You will work within an established pelvic floor service comprising:
- Two consultants with a specialist interest
Associate specialist
- Urogynaecology specialist nurse
- Clinical nurse practitioner
- Monthly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting
Your specialist responsibilities will include:
- Assessment and management of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence
- Leading dedicated urogynaecology clinics, including pessary management and complex prolapse care
- Performing pelvic floor and continence surgery in accordance with Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and British Society of Urogynaecology standards
- Supporting mesh surveillance and complication pathways aligned with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommendations
- Contributing to new models of care such as day-case pelvic floor pathways and enhanced recovery programmes
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Recognised medical degree with Royal College membership (or equivalent)
- Full registration with licence to practise from the General Medical Council
- GMC registration guidance
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights (or within 6 months of interview)
Essential Experience
- Comprehensive clinical experience across obstetrics and gynaecology
- Advanced training in urogynaecology (ATSM, SITM or recognised subspecialty training)
- Competence in pelvic floor assessment and surgery
- Ability to work independently and lead clinical service development
- Experience in elective and emergency care
Desirable Attributes
- Higher degree (MD, PhD, MSc or equivalent)
- Educational supervision qualification
- Experience in research or peer-reviewed publication
- Involvement in guideline implementation or service redesign
- Experience with BSUG database participation and mesh complication pathways
Governance & Professional Requirements
This role is subject to:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
- DBS guidance
- Skilled Worker visa eligibility (where applicable)
- Visa information
- Overseas criminal record certification requirements
- Overseas checks guidance
- Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Why Choose Somerset?
Somerset offers a rare combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. With access to Bristol, Bath and Exeter — and London just two hours away — you can enjoy both countryside tranquillity and city connectivity.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Blue Light Card access
- Career development and research engagement
- Relocation support (subject to eligibility criteria)
