NBMLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - General Paediatrics - 90 Hrs - Hawkesbury Hospital - Please apply via eCredential
Selection Criteria
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional (Contracts) Determination. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
3. Sound clinical knowledge in Paediatrics 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.
4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical / Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behavior to junior medical staff.
7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Paediatrics Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
8. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
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)
To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
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Enquiries
Dr Sathiyapriya Karthigeyan, Head of Department, Paediatrics Unit, Hawkesbury District Hospital –
Email: Sathiyapriya.Karthigeyan@health.nsw.gov.au
Application information
All selection criteria must be addressed in your application.
Applications close on 12 January 2025. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.
