The closing date is 5th Oct 2026
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Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a special interest in fertility to join our team, based at Yeovil District Hospital.
This is a substantive 10 PA post combining a general Obstetrics and Gynaecology role at Yeovil with a cross-county fertility remit. The successful candidate will provide fertility clinics across both Yeovil District Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital, working closely with our Fertility Nurse Specialist and endometriosis team to support a joined-up fertility service across Somerset.
The role will include assessment and management of subfertility, fertility ultrasound and follicular tracking, ovulation induction and monitoring, appropriate investigation of tubal and uterine factors, and counselling and onward referral for assisted conception where required. The post holder will also contribute to the development, governance and quality improvement of fertility services across the county.
Alongside this specialist work, you will contribute to general obstetric and gynaecological care at Yeovil, including outpatient, theatre and emergency activity, and participate in the consultant 1:8 on-call rota.
We warmly welcome informal conversations and visits before application.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
- Provide high quality obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings within Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital.
- Participate in the 1:8 Obstetric & Gynaecology on-call rota, including twice daily consultant led ward rounds on Labour Ward at Yeovil Hospital.
- Lead and support general gynaecology clinics, antenatal clinics, day surgery and elective caesarean lists.
- Contribute to the departmental teaching, supervision and appraisal of resident doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Engage actively in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital to support safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload flexibly and ensure that clinical, national and local priorities including referral to treatment waiting time standards are achieved.
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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.
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Job description
- Provide Consultant-led fertility clinics across both Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital as part of a cross county fertility service.
- Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with subfertility, including both female and male factor infertility and formulate appropriate individual management plans.
- Undertake and interpret gynaecological ultrasound relevant to fertility care, including transvaginal ultrasound and follicular assessment / tracking.
- Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations for tubal and uterine factors, including HSG and HyCoSy / saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) in accordance with local pathways and individual competence.
- Assess and manage ovulatory dysfunction, including polycystic ovary syndrome and provide appropriate ovulation induction and monitoring.
- Counsel patients regarding fertility treatment options, including the benefits, risks and limitations of assisted reproductive techniques and arrange appropriate onward referral to tertiary fertility / assisted conception services where required.
- Recognise, assess and manage complications associated with fertility treatment including Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).
- Support appropriate fertility preservation pathways and onwards referral for patients undergoing medical or surgical treatment that may affect fertility.
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for fertility care and pathways across Somerset. Working collaboratively with colleagues across both acute sites.
- Work closely with the Fertility Nurse Specialist based at Musgrove Park Hospital, providing clinical supervision, support and professional leadership as appropriate.
- Work closely with the Endometriosis Leads and wider multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and management of patients with endometriosis associated sub-fertility, contributing to the fertility element of the Trust's accredited endometriosis service.
- Work collaboratively with the relevant specialities and external providers, including tertiary fertility services to provide coordinated patient care.
- Contribute to the development of governance, audit and quality improvement of fertility services across Somerset.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
- Medical Degree and Royal College membership or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of interview. Candidates applying via the Portfolio Pathway must already be on the Specialist Register.
- Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview).
- Completed advanced training in the management of subfertility / reproductive medicine (ATSM / SITM or equivalent).
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Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).
- MSC or equivalent higher qualification.
- Educational supervision qualification.
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Experience
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Essential
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in the assessment and management of subfertility.
- Experience and management of both female and male factors infertility.
- Competence in gynaecological ultrasound relevant to fertility practice, including transvaginal ultrasound and follicular assessment.
- Experience in the investigations and management of ovulatory dysfunction, including ovulation induction and monitoring.
- Experience in elective and emergency general obstetrics.
- Experience in the management of general gynaecology, including outpatient and day-case activity.
- Competent to work without direct supervision, including providing non-resident on-call.
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
- Evidence of leadership, clinical governance, audit, quality
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Desirable
- Experience in a fertility / reproductive medicine service.
- Experience of HyCoSy and / or saline infusion sonohysterography.
- Experience in developing or improving a fertility clinical service or pathway.
- Experience of clinical leadership within fertility / reproductive medicine.
- Experience of working with tertiary assisted conception services and associated referral pathways.
- Experience of managing fertility issues associated with endometriosis and working within a multidisciplinary endometriosis service.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of research.
- Commitment to teaching and training.
- Evidence of teaching medical students, doctors in training and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to present effectively to a range of audiences using a variety of methods.
- Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.
- Evidence of recent involvement in research activity, including participation in research projects and / or presentation or publication of research findings.
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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.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Rachel Kirland
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
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Band
Consultant
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Salary
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£113565.00 to £150569.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-MED-FAM-5824
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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