Permanent Up to 2.0FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Anaesthetics - Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Permanent Up to 2.0FTE Staff Specialist
Department of Anaesthetics
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above positions in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located in the Department of Anaesthetics at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals are located in the Western Sydney local health district. Blacktown hospital has around 600 beds, has a Level 6 ICU unit, a busy emergency department and provides a large number of medical specialist services to the local community and beyond. Mount Druitt hospital functions as an elective surgical unit with available beds for overnight stay where required. We provide services for Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Thoracic surgery, Orthopaedics, gastro-enterology as well as maxilla-facial surgery. We do some paediatric anaesthesia within these specialties. We have an active teaching program aimed at our Part 1 ANZCA examination and are involved in research audit and quality assurance activities. We have a on call service for after-hours emergency services, There is also a well-equipped SIM centre that we utilize for teaching and practicing emergency scenario. There is a pain service which provides care to surgical and non-surgical patients. The department is well regarded for interpersonal relations as well as supporting and ensuring the wellbeing of the junior medical officers.
Successful applicants will be involved in providing clinical services in anaesthesia at Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals as well as have a role in administration, teaching, quality assurance, research and acute pain. Allocation of duties will depend on the requirement of the department of anaesthesia and the skills and interests of the appointee. There are also roles for the successful candidate to involve themselves in the wider hospital activities particularly in regards SRMO teaching and supervision.
Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months, may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Fellowship of Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
2. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Selection Criteria
Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
2. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
· High level interpersonal and communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
· Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
· Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision.
4. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
5. Commitment to teaching for Part 1 ANZCA examination.
6. Administrative duties within Department of Anaesthesia including rosters.
7. Commitment of JMO well being.
8. Involvement in research or special interest in relevant subspecialties such as Obstetrics or Bariatric surgery would be an advantage.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3 JANUARY 2025
CONTACT
Dr Tejas Chikkerur – Head of Department
Tejas.chikerur@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Alan Bullingham
Alan.bullingham@health.nsw.gov.au
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year.
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au
