About the role
To provide clinical and administrative leadership of the obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics department, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care across out-patient, in-patient and referral services.
The Head of Department is accountable for clinical standards, governance, the organisation of medical staff, and the integration of the department''s services with the wider hospital and managed-care arrangements.
Responsibilities
Set, maintain and audit standards of clinical care, patient safety and governance across the obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics department, ensuring practice is delivered by appropriately registered and licensed staff in line with regulatory, audit and accreditation requirements.
Organise medical staffing, rotas, clinics and ward cover to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Lead the diagnosis and management of complex cases, providing senior clinical decision-making and referral oversight.
Supervise, mentor, appraise and support the development of consultants, medical officers and trainees.
Ensure effective interface with other clinical departments, diagnostics, pharmacy, nursing and managed-care/HMO processes.
Contribute to service planning, resource management and quality-improvement initiatives within the department.
Participate in relevant hospital committees and represent the department in clinical and management forums.
Required skills
Strong knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology and paediatrics practice across the patient pathway
Ability to lead clinical teams and to organise medical staffing, clinics and ward cover
Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, audit and quality assurance
Ability to manage complex presentations and to provide senior clinical decision-making
Effective working relationships with diagnostics, pharmacy, nursing, allied health and managed-care functions
Effective communication, teaching and supervisory skills
Experience
Minimum of 8-10 years of post-fellowship specialist experience in the relevant discipline, including at least 2 years in a departmental leadership or supervisory role
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) from a recognised institution