Consultant in O&G Special Interest in Urogynaecology

Consultant in O&G with Special Interest in Urogynaecology

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist to join our team at Walsall Manor Hospital.

The post holder will have specific interest in Uroynaecology and be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on-call role. The post will include resident and non-resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant‑led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week.

The consultant on‑call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.

The applicant must have full GMC registration with licence to practice, MRCOG or appropriate specialist qualification, relevant CCT or equivalent (must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of Advisory Appointments Committee) and entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee.

Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process.

Job Summary

Consultant post in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department with special interest in urogynaecology. The postholder will be able to cover all obstetrics and gynaecological emergencies in an on‑call role. The post will include resident and non‑resident on call duties. Resident cover will be till 17:30 during the week and twice a day during weekend to facilitate twice daily consultant‑led ward rounds on labour ward, seven days a week.

The consultant on‑call is supported by a middle grade level (ST3 or above) and junior trainee.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

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THE DIRECTORATE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY

Obstetrics

The Maternity Wing comprises of the labour ward, induction bay, antenatal/ postnatal/ neonatal wards, and medical/midwifery management Offices. We use the electronic Badger Net system for pregnancy records.

There is a full range of modern equipment with 10 ultrasound-scanning sessions;
Computerised CTG monitoring is available in antenatal clinic, fetal day assessment unit, antenatal ward, and maternity triage. Antenatal Clinics and Fetal Day assessment Units are situated within the new building.

Labour Suite comprises of low technology delivery rooms, high risk delivery rooms, a dedicated theatre suite and a backup theatre. All the rooms are equipped with computer for electronic documentation.

There are 5 Maternity Theatre Sessions Tuesday, Wednesday AM/Friday PM, and Thursday. There are two wards dedicated for obstetric patients - 20‑beded Primrose ward and 12‑beded Foxglove ward. There may be cross flow between these two wards depending upon bed availability.

Walsall Manor Hospital delivers approximately 3800 babies per year. We face many challenges in the complexity of cases that present to the unit. We are part of the Black Country and West Birmingham Local Maternity and Neonatal Services and closely collaborate with the other three providers within the LMNS.

As a Consultant on Labour Ward, you will provide leadership, support, and training for medical and midwifery staff.

Our new midwifery led units has recently opened and accommodates 3 beds for delivery of our low risk patients.

Facilities comprise of a 14‑beded inpatient facility on Ward 23. Gynaecology Assessment…