Nepean Hospital and Blue Mountains Hospital or Nepean Hospital and Hawkesbury Hospital - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Staff Specialist – Up to 3.0 FTE - Permanent - APPLY via eCredential
Employment Type Permanent
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Hours Per Week: up to 3.0 FTE
Requisition ID: REQ534144
How to apply
Applications close on 01 December 2024 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be shared between Nepean Hospital and Blue Mountains Hospital or between Nepean Hospital and Hawkesbury Hospital; within the Department of Women’s Health - Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Each successful candidate will spend half their allocated time at Nepean Hospital and the other half of their allocated time either at Blue Mountains or Hawkesbury Hospitals.
Specialists working across sites will gain diverse experiences, professional growth and development including experience at a tertiary referral Maternity Unit and exposure to subspecialty services such as Maternal Fetal Medicine, robotic surgery, and complex obstetrics and gynaecology and provide the benefits of working within a smaller regional site, balancing the demands of metropolitan and regional practice.
Successful applicants will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the O&G Specialty Department and will be required to participate fully in the on-call roster (between one or two sites) as required by the facility and in accordance with clinical privileges. Appointees will be credentialled and privileges will be extended across all relevant facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
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Selection Criteria
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
- Sound clinical knowledge in Obstetrics & Gynaecology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (NSW) Award.
Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)
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To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
Need more information?
Dr Maylene Pineda, HOD Obstetrics
(02) 4734 2114
