Head of Unit – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Core
Lead a growing Obstetrics and Gynaecology service providing strategic and clinical leadership across antenatal, labour, birth, postnatal, and gynaecology services.
Role type
Senior IC clinical leader (Head of Unit)
Builds
Women's health service delivery and clinical capability
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Deliverable
clinical delivery
Required skills
clinical expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology, clinical leadership, service management, team mentorship, clinical governance, quality improvement, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement, teaching and supervision
Preferred skills
culturally safe care, innovation, collaborative leadership
Technologies
none
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services; Deliver high-quality specialist care across maternity and gynaecology; Lead, mentor and support medical and multidisciplinary staff; Drive service innovation, clinical governance and quality improvement; Support teaching, supervision and the development of junior medical staff; Improve access and outcomes for women, babies and families
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate