Provisional Fellow
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- Northern Sydney Local Health District
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- CAM24368 Requisition #
Remuneration: Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 28.5
Requisition ID: CAM24368
An exciting opportunity to join the team in the Neurogastroenterology Department as a Provisional Fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital. Rewarding career opportunities are available at NSLHD and offer a flexible career with a diverse and interesting case mix where medical staff are involved in all aspects of a patient's care.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
Royal North Shore Hospital is a principal tertiary referral hospital for Northern Sydney Local Health District providing a comprehensive range of complex services to patients from across NSW. It has a strong and proud history in education, research and provision of high quality clinical care. Royal North Shore Hospital provides specialty services including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology alongside acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity services.
The campus is also home to The Kolling – a medical research institute jointly governed with the University of Sydney
For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
What you'll be doing
1) To undertake various clinical human research studies in the Neurogastroenterology Unit, under supervision with a focus on gastrointestinal and pelvic floor physiology. This is will involve new projects and continuation of pre-existing research studies and collaboration with other units within the hospital such as the Spinal Injuries Unit, Colorectal surgery and the Department of Physiotherapy.
2) To present research findings at national/international meetings as appropriate, and to publish the research findings in international peer-reviewed journals.
3) To perform, and to participate in, under supervision, the various clinical activities and physiological investigations routinely undertaken in the Neurogastroenterology Unit such as anorectal manometry, anal ultrasound, anorectal biofeedback and oesophageal function testing.
4) To perform quality assurance activities in the Neurogastroenterology Unit.
5) To participate in teaching and educational activities within the Department of Gastroenterology.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process as per Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Advanced ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services
- Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences
- Advanced ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment
- Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of intensive care medicine
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated commitment to Neurogastroenterology and pelvic floor physiology research.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy PD2024_015, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Working with Children Check
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by Service NSW. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Service NSW https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Allison Malcolm on Allison.Malcolm@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 23, February 2025
