Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant
Description
Join the team at Manning Hospital, located in the beautiful coastal town of Taree, as a locum and experience the best of what the area has to offer. With over 100 beds, the hospital offers a range of specialties including emergency care, maternity services, general surgery, and rehabilitation.
When not on shift, you can explore the stunning natural surroundings and unique attractions of the area:
- Visit the stunning Crowdy Head National Park and take a walk along the scenic coastline
- Go fishing or kayaking in the Manning River, a popular spot for both activities
- Check out the local farmers markets and sample the delicious produce and baked goods
- Visit the Taree Art Gallery and take in the local art and culture
- Take a scenic drive through the lush Manning Valley, surrounded by beautiful rolling hills
- Visit the local wineries and sample the region's award-winning wines
- Take a walk along the stunning Old Bar Beach, known for its scenic views and pristine waters
- Visit the Taree Aquatic and Leisure Centre, with its indoor and outdoor pools, water slide, and sauna
- Enjoy a round of golf at one of the local golf courses, surrounded by scenic bushland
- Visit the historic Taree Train Station and learn about the town's railway history.
Location
Reviews
2024
The workload was quite variable over my range of night shifts, but overall I would describe this role as half-way between a resident and a registrar. You are the only doctor on the wards overnight, and are able to call the ICU SRMO and anaesthetics registrar for help if needed (and they also attend MET calls). I did have to call some of the gen med consultants overnight, and they were nice and quite helpful. The nursing staff overnight were unfortunately not able to collect bloods or insert cannulas which significantly impacted workload. Overall, I did learn a lot over these night shifts and would recommend to doctors with an interest in gen med.
2024
On call Registrar in charge of birthing suite (3 rooms) + 1 assessment room, ward, EPAS, ED consults. Oncall 0730-0730. Supportive and approachable seniors IT system: paper based documenting, CAP and medchart Accom: clean and safe motel, 5 minutes to the hospital
2024
I did the ward SRMO night shifts. They were within my capabilities as a PGY3 RMO. You cover all the wards and CCU by yourself, but there is an ICU Reg and an anaesthetic SRMO on site for the rapids. My shifts were very manageable, had lots of time to relax but there was a consistent flow of patients to review. I heard some horror stories from other locums who have worked here, just with some unsafe situations for patients and things falling through the cracks easily, but I had no issues whilst here. Good rate, but accommodation could be better - I was put in Marco Polo Motor inn by the hospital, classic 70's motel vibe but with the hourly rate I can't complain. IT systems all worked, but there is a Medical Officer Noticeboard that they put out of hours jobs onto - I didn't have access for my first 2 night shifts and IT "couldn't do anything about it", but I just got nurses to call on the DECT phone so was no issue. Also of note: night shifts start at 11.30pm to 8.30am - all the paperwork they send you in the lead up re. role descriptions etc have different information, and some mention a handover at 9pm and one at 10pm so I was confused on my first day - none of these handovers happen, you just meet the evening SRMO at 11.30pm, find out outstanding tasks and get the pager/phone and that is it. Med admin are nice but no clue about the specifics of the job. They also reference a handover you are meant to go to in the morning - while this exists, I just updated relevant registrars via phone or in person at 8am and then left.
2022
O&G department headed by Dr Nigel Roberts is great! Well supported, organised and friendly culture. Approx 600 births/year. Handover 0730 weekdays. On call required, Provided accommodation for my family to tag along.
Dec 9 to Dec 16