Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Consultant Obstetrician to join our expanding team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This new post has been created to strengthen our high-risk obstetric service and support the development of a dedicated elective caesarean section team.
The successful candidate will have a specialist interest in high-risk obstetrics and Fetal surveillance, with the skills to perform growth scans and Doppler assessments for small-for-gestational-age babies.
You will also provide cross-site leadership as the Obstetric Fetal monitoring, lead supporting training, compliance, and quality improvement across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals.
This is an obstetrics-only role with no gynaecology commitments, offering the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and inclusive team delivering near-tertiary level care in a district general hospital setting.
This is a full time (10 PAs), permanent post, working Monday to Thursday, with a 1:12 on call requirement (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) and as per agreed Job Plan.
Main duties of the job
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Musgrove Park Hospital provides comprehensive care to a diverse population across Somerset. The team includes consultants with subspecialist interests in maternal medicine, fetal medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, perinatal mental health. We run several specialist joint clinics, including epilepsy, haematology, and bariatric pregnancy care, and are one of the few district general hospitals with a Twins Trust-accredited twin clinic and a joint perinatal mental health clinic.
Our facilities include a modern delivery suite, dedicated obstetric theatre, level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, and a midwife-led birthing centre. We also host a cross-site quality and learning forum and have recently restructured our governance model to support continuous improvement.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Relocation support available (subject to eligibility)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
Lead Fetal monitoring across both hospital sites, supporting training, compliance, and service development.
Perform Fetal growth scans and Doppler assessments for SGA and growth restricted babies.
Run a weekly scan clinic and a fortnightly high-risk antenatal clinic.
Cover elective caesarean section lists and triage sessions.
Participate in the obstetric-only on-call rota (1:12), including twice-daily consultant-led ward rounds.
Supervise and support junior doctors, contributing to teaching and appraisal.
Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research and service innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality obstetric care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
Lead Fetal monitoring across both hospital sites, supporting training, compliance, and service development.
Perform Fetal growth scans and Doppler assessments for SGA and growth restricted babies.
Run a weekly scan clinic and a fortnightly high-risk antenatal clinic.
Cover elective caesarean section lists and triage sessions.
Participate in the obstetric-only on-call rota (1:12), including twice-daily consultant-led ward rounds.
Supervise and support junior doctors, contributing to teaching and appraisal.
Engage in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to research and service innovation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Relevant CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of applying)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months applying
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent higher qualification
- SITIM or equivalent in maternal medicine or high-risk Fetal care
- Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in high-risk obstetrics and managing pregnancies with pre-existing medical conditions
- Competence in Fetal growth scanning and Doppler assessments
- Understanding of clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- SITIM or equivalent in maternal medicine or high-risk fetal care
- Experience in labour ward leadership or advanced labour ward practice
- Research experience and publication record
- Experience in guideline development and service innovation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for details on further essential criteria required for this position
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree
- MRCOG or equivalent specialist qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Relevant CCT in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (or within 6 months of applying)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months applying
Desirable
- MSc or equivalent higher qualification
- SITIM or equivalent in maternal medicine or high-risk Fetal care
- Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in high-risk obstetrics and managing pregnancies with pre-existing medical conditions
- Competence in Fetal growth scanning and Doppler assessments
- Understanding of clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- SITIM or equivalent in maternal medicine or high-risk fetal care
- Experience in labour ward leadership or advanced labour ward practice
- Research experience and publication record
- Experience in guideline development and service innovation
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for details on further essential criteria required for this position
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
