Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Overview

A full and comprehensive range of services are available at the main hospital site, Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley. We have a dedicated Antenatal and Gynaecology outpatient area with day case surgery. Out-reach clinics and day case surgery are also performed at The Corbett Hospital in nearby Stourbridge. The maternity unit at Russells Hall Hospital has both midwifery and obstetric led units with 46 beds, including 2 pool rooms and 2 dedicated theatres.

The unit has around 4,000 deliveries a year. There is also a Level 2, Neonatal Unit based at Russells Hall Hospital consisting of 18 cots (2 high dependency, 3 intensive care and 13 special care cots). There are 4 transitional care cots located within the maternity unit.

• Provide a high quality service for women presenting with gynaecological issues both within the outpatients and inpatients setting.
• To be actively involved in the management and decision making for women whose pregnancies and labours have become complicated.
• To be available during the working week so that medical and midwifery staff can communicate and consult freely.
• To ensure that concise, agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of all patients.
• To assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence based guidelines.
• To provide practical teaching sessions (including obstetric  drills ) to junior medical staff and assist in the postgraduate teaching for midwives.
• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of GMC and related requirements
• On call requirement for Maternity of 1:16 basis with prospective cover
• On call requirement for Gynacology of 1:12 week basis.
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility. We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.