Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Consultant - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
- Provide consultant-level obstetric care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal services at a Level 5 maternity unit.
- Manage general gynaecology patients and provide assessment and evidence-based clinical management across clinics, the Labour Ward and assessment services.
- Work within a consultant-led department alongside registrars, junior medical staff, midwifery and nursing teams, with rostered handovers and on-call support.
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
• On-site 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
NSW Hospital paperwork (LHD specific); NSW Health online training modules; immunisations/vaccinations; Primary Degree; Fellowship & CPD Certificate (if applicable); References; CRC; NSW WWCC; Indemnity; Medicare provider number; ID check; NSW declarations (e.g. Hep B; TB; Secondary Employment; Code of Conduct); Current AHPRA Registration
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