Job Description

Job Description

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This is a locum doctor role for a Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant at Wagga Wagga in NSW.

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Role Info

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Flights, Hire Car and Sole Accommodation

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Department Overview & Scope

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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.

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- Approximately 1,600 deliveries per year
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- 13 inpatient beds
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- 6 labour rooms
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- 2 triage rooms
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Gynaecology patients are admitted under the surgical ward and occasionally the medical ward.

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Typical Workflow / Case Mix

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- Obstetric care including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal management
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- EPAS (Early Pregnancy Assessment Service) runs on weekdays during business hours
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- Day Assessment Unit manages non-labouring women until 17:00; after hours, patients present to Labour Ward
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- Gynaecology patients are primarily assessed via ED in conjunction with the O&G; registrar
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Team Structure & Support

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- 4 Consultants with 24-hour on-call support
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- 6–8 registrars (including 1–2 trainees and unaccredited registrars)
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- 2 SRMOs and resident medical officers
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- Midwifery-led unit supported by NUM and experienced nursing staff
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- On-site obstetric registrar at all times
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- Paediatric registrar in office
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- Anaesthetic registrar available off-site overnight (on-call)
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Key Information for Locums

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- Rosters are provided in advance by Medical Administration
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- If rostered to Labour Ward, please attend handover at 08:00 and evening handover as scheduled
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- For antenatal clinics, handover occurs at 08:30 in Hub 3, with clinics running from 09:00 to 16:30
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- Assessment Unit shifts involve reviewing patients and following evidence-based management protocols
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First Day / Orientation

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- Please report to Labour Ward on your first day unless otherwise advised
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- Orientation materials and a handover booklet are available in Labour Ward
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- Medical Administration will advise where to collect access cards/keys and provide initial contacts
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- SRMOs, residents, and the team are happy to assist with orientation, including showing key areas such as Theatre, ED, and outpatient clinics
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Additional Support

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- Senior registrars (Dr Darshana and Dr Samit) coordinate rostering and are available for support
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- The team is approachable and supportive, and we aim to provide a welcoming environment for all locums
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📌 Consultant/Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Wagga Wagga (Yalgoo)
🏢 Medlo COLLINGWOOD
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