Consultant in Obs and Gynae with a Special Interest in Urogynaecology(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Uk
February 14, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity — Specialist Practice Within a Broad Consultant Role

This consultant post blends comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological practice with protected specialist time in urogynaecology. You will join an established pelvic floor service that values multidisciplinary working, innovation, and high standards of patient-centred care.

The department supports a mature urogynaecology pathway with dedicated clinics, surgical lists, and MDT oversight. Alongside your specialist focus, you will contribute to elective and emergency obstetrics and gynaecology services within a collaborative consultant team.

This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys balancing generalist expertise with subspecialist leadership while helping shape service development and quality improvement.

Clinical Responsibilities

General Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  • Deliver consultant-led inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care
  • Participate in a 1:12 on-call rota with labour ward leadership
  • Lead antenatal, gynaecology, ambulatory, and day surgery clinics
  • Undertake elective and emergency theatre work
  • Supervise and mentor junior doctors
  • Contribute to governance, audit, and service improvement
  • Support multidisciplinary decision-making

Urogynaecology Focus

  • Assess and manage pelvic floor and lower urinary tract conditions
  • Run specialist clinics including pessary and prolapse assessment

Provide surgical management of incontinence and prolapse aligned with
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
and British Society of Urogynaecology standards

Participate in pelvic floor MDT meetings

Support mesh surveillance and complication pathways consistent with
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance

Help develop enhanced recovery and ambulatory pelvic floor pathways

Education, Leadership & Governance

Consultants are expected to:

  • Teach and supervise doctors in training
  • Support appraisal and professional development
  • Maintain safe workload balance for trainees
  • Participate in research and quality initiatives
  • Lead elements of service innovation

Person Profile

Essential

  • Medical degree with appropriate Royal College membership or equivalent
  • Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council
  • Entry on Specialist Register (CCT/CESR/European route) or within 6 months
  • Advanced urogynaecology training (ATSM/SITM/subspecialty)
  • Broad obstetric and gynaecological clinical competence

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualification (MD/PhD/MSc)
  • Educational supervision training
  • Advanced pelvic floor procedural experience
  • Research or guideline development involvement

Working Environment & Benefits

The Trust promotes flexible working, strong career progression, and a supportive consultant culture. Benefits include:

Somerset offers a high quality of life with access to countryside, coastline, and nearby cities — making it attractive for both professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Enhanced vetting is required through the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants requiring UK work sponsorship are welcome; immigration processes are managed via
UK Visas and Immigration.

Helpful UK Government Resources

Official guidance relevant to applicants: