Staff Specialist/VMO - Permanent 0.3 FTE – Medical Lead Sexual Assault and Family & Domestic Violence Leave - ISLHD

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The Medical Lead Sexual Assault and Family & Domestic Violence is part of the Prevention and Response Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Service,  Medical & Forensic Team.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty medical and forensic services in responding to sexual assault and domestic and family violence (DFV). This includes providing specialised clinical support to assist in the prevention and response to violence, abuse and neglect, as well as participating in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Violence, Abuse and Neglect (VAN) Service and other district health services (e.g. Emergency Department) as required. It also includes maintaining and extending the district’s provision of high-quality medical and forensic care to victims of sexual violence and fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of the Medical Lead outlined in NSW Health’s Responding to Sexual Assault (adult and child) Policy and Procedures.

The Medical Lead Sexual Assault & DFV will have advanced skills in engaging and motivating staff, and developing capability and potential in others that inspires direction and purpose.  They will work closely with the PARVAN Senior Manager, the 0.5FTE Medical Lead incumbent, the Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician (CASP), PARVAN Clinical Nurse Consultants and Clinical Nurse Specialists, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, PARVAN psychosocial staff, Emergency Care colleagues, and more broadly across the health service to provide integrated, culturally safe, and trauma-informed care. 

The Medical Lead Sexual Assault and Family & Domestic Violence will actively support innovation and evidence-based practice to develop and deliver effective and sound interventions that operationalise the NSW Health Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Framework, Service Standards and relevant policies and procedures.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which may include:

·       Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $39,600 and 25 calendar days

·       Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·       Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·       Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·       Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·       Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·       Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

·       Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·       Current AHPRA Registration

·       Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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·       For role-related queries or help applying, contact A/Prof Katherine Brown at Katherine.Brown2@health.nsw.gov.au ​

·       For application-related queries or help applying, contact Shania Morton at shania.morton@health.nsw.gov.au