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

Job Description

Job Overview

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician with a specialist interest in Maternal Medicine and Fetal Care to join its expanding obstetrics team.

This is a full-time (10 PA), permanent position, with a split of 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA, and participation in an obstetrics-only on-call rota (1:12).

The post has been created to strengthen high-risk obstetric services and support the development of a dedicated elective caesarean section service.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
Lead fetal monitoring services across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals
Perform fetal growth scans and Doppler assessments for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and growth-restricted pregnancies

Run:

Weekly ultrasound scan clinics
Fortnightly high-risk antenatal clinics (e.g. preterm birth, diabetes, epilepsy, maternal medicine)
Undertake elective caesarean section lists and triage duties
Participate in consultant-led ward rounds (twice daily during on-call)
Supervise, train, and support junior medical staff
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
Engage in research, teaching, and service innovation

About the Role

This is an obstetrics-only position, with no gynaecology commitments. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, inclusive team delivering near-tertiary level care within a district general hospital setting.

You will also act as Fetal Monitoring Lead, supporting:

Training and education
Compliance and governance
Service development across sites

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Full GMC registration with licence to practise
MRCOG (or equivalent)
CCT in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within 6 months)
MBBS or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

MSc or higher degree
SITM in Maternal Medicine / Fetal Care
Qualification in medical education

Experience & Skills

Essential

Extensive experience in obstetrics
Expertise in high-risk pregnancy management
Competence in fetal growth scanning and Doppler ultrasound
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

Labour ward leadership experience
Advanced obstetric practice

Compliance & Requirements

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Applicants must meet UK immigration and sponsorship requirements
Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates
Professional registration requirements 

Employee Benefits

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers:

Flexible working arrangements
NHS Pension Scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
Generous annual leave entitlement
Career development and training opportunities
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Relocation support (subject to eligibility)

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers an excellent quality of life, combining:

Beautiful countryside and coastline
Proximity to cities such as Bristol, Bath, and Exeter
Affordable housing compared to other UK regions
Strong educational facilities

Additional Information

This role includes participation in clinical audit and appraisal processes
Consultants are expected to maintain professional competence