An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
This full-time 10 PA leadership post offers the opportunity to shape the future of women's health services across Somerset at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.
As Clinical Director, you will provide strategic, professional and operational medical leadership across a broad portfolio including maternity, obstetrics, benign and acute gynaecology, specialist women's health services, diagnostics, workforce development and research.
Working closely with clinical, operational, nursing and midwifery colleagues, you will lead service transformation, quality improvement and workforce development to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for women, babies and families across the county.
This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy, drive meaningful change and leave a lasting legacy within one of England's most integrated healthcare organisations. We are committed to appointing the right individual and will work collaboratively to develop a job plan that reflects your experience, strengths and aspirations whilst ensuring the leadership requirements of the service are met.
We would be delighted to discuss the role, introduce you to colleagues across both sites and share our ambitions for the future of Women's Services in Somerset.
As Clinical Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, you will:
- Provide visible clinical leadership across women's health services, fostering collaboration between Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.
- Develop and deliver a clear county-wide strategy for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, aligned with Trust and system priorities.
- Lead on quality, safety and clinical governance, ensuring learning from incidents, reviews, audits and patient feedback drives sustained improvement.
- Support delivery of the Maternity and Neonatal Improvement Plan and provide strategic oversight of maternity, obstetric and gynaecology services.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient experience, access standards, elective recovery, cancer pathways and service performance.
- Share accountability for workforce, operational, quality and financial objectives across the service.
- Support recruitment, retention, succession planning and the development of future clinical leaders.
- Lead transformational projects and pathway redesign across acute, community and primary care services.
- Build strong relationships with patients, families, commissioners, education partners and regional networks to support the delivery of high-quality services.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, research, continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.
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.