Conditions: Night shifts - ON CALL Department Overview Scope We are a Level 5 maternity service providing obstetric care from 32 weeks' gestation onwards, alongside a general gynaecology service.
The department manages a mixed workload of obstetric and gynaecological patients.
Capacity Activity • Approximately 1,600 deliveries per year • 13 inpatient beds • 6 labour rooms • 2 triage rooms Gynaecology patients are admitted under the surgical ward and occasionally the medical ward.
Typical Workflow / Case Mix • Obstetric care including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal management • EPAS (Early Pregnancy Assessment Service) runs on weekdays during business hours • Day Assessment Unit manages non-labouring women until 17:00; after hours, patients present to Labour Ward • Gynaecology patients are primarily assessed via ED in conjunction with the O G registrar Team Structure Support • 4 Consultants with 24-hour on-call support • 6–8 registrars (including 1–2 trainees and unaccredited registrars)
• 2 SRMOs and resident medical officers • Midwifery-led unit supported by NUM and experienced nursing staff • In office obstetric registrar at all times • Paediatric registrar on-site • Anaesthetic registrar available off-site overnight (on-call) The department is consultant-led with strong registrar and junior support.
Key Information for Locums • Rosters are provided in advance by Medical Administration • If rostered to Labour Ward, please attend handover at 08:00 and evening handover as scheduled • For antenatal clinics, handover occurs at 08:30 in Hub 3, with clinics running from 09:00 to 16:30 • Assessment Unit shifts involve reviewing patients and following evidence-based management protocols First Day / Orientation • Please report to Labour Ward on your first day unless otherwise advised • Orientation materials and a handover booklet are available in Labour Ward • Medical Administration will advise where to collect access cards/keys and provide initial contacts • SRMOs, residents, and the team are happy to assist with orientation, including showing key areas such as Theatre, ED, and outpatient clinics Additional Support • Senior registrars (Dr Darshana and Dr Samit) coordinate rostering and are available for support • The team is approachable and supportive, and we aim to provide a welcoming environment for all locums