Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced doctors to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology team at Musgrove Park Hospital as Trust Grade Registrars (ST4+ equivalent) on 12-month fixed-term contracts.

These posts offer an opportunity to develop and consolidate middle-grade clinical experience across a busy general Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. They may suit doctors taking time out of a formal training programme, seeking experience outside training, or looking to broaden their skills before their next career step.

You will contribute to labour ward care, obstetric and gynaecological emergencies, inpatient management and outpatient services, working closely with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The posts include participation in the resident middle-grade rota, covering nights, long days and weekends, with non-resident consultant support and appropriate escalation.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise, MRCOG Part 1 or equivalent, and clinical experience and competence appropriate to ST4 level or above in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including registrar-level emergency and on-call responsibilities.

Join a supportive department delivering a broad range of women's health services in Somerset.

Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties
The post holder will:

• Provide registrar-level cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with obstetric and gynaecological conditions.
• Participate in labour ward activities, including management of normal and high-risk deliveries.
• Assess and manage women attending maternity triage and emergency services.
• Provide care for antenatal and postnatal patients.
• Participate in elective and emergency operating lists.
• Assist with and perform surgical procedures within their level of competence.
• Manage gynaecological emergencies, including early pregnancy complications.
• Attend consultant-led outpatient clinics.
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Refer patients appropriately and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in ward rounds and daily handovers.

On-Call Responsibilities
The post holder will:

• Participate in the full resident registrar rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide emergency cover for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and deteriorating patients.
• Liaise with consultants when senior clinical input is required.
• Support junior doctors during out-of-hours periods.

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.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,998 to £77,348 a year full time post plus on-call supplements based on rota
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-MED-FAM-6184
Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• Medical Degree -- MBBS or Equivalent.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• MRCOG Part 1 or equivalent.
• Completion of the RCOG Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or equivalent recognised practical skills training.
• Completion of RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) or equivalent operative vaginal birth training.

Desirable qualifications

• MRCOG Part 2.
• Full MRCOG.
• Relevant additional post graduate qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Essential experience

• Completion of Foundation Training and specialty training competencies equivalent to ST4 level or above in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Substantial postgraduate clinical experience in general obstetrics and gynaecology, with demonstrable competence to work at ST4 level or above.
• Previous experience working at second-on-call / registrar level in both obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Experience in the assessment, investigation and management of patients presenting with acute obstetric and gynaecological conditions, including the recognition and management of clinical deterioration.
• Experience of providing clinical care across a range of obstetric and gynaecological settings, including Labour Ward, emergency care, inpatient care and outpatient clinics.
• Ability to undertake resident middle-grade duties with appropriate clinical independence, recognising personal limitations and escalating to the on-call consultant when required.

Desirable experience

• Experience of teaching and supervising medical students, foundation doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience of participating in clinical audit, quality improvement or research activities.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Contact: Hiring Manager Claire McFarland, claire.mcfarland@somersetft.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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.