NBMLHD – Staff Specialist in Endocrinology, Nepean Hospital – APPLY THROUGH eCREDENTIAL
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- REQ350998 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Staff Specialist in Endocrinology
Hours Per Week: Up to 0.2 FTE
Requisition ID: REQ350998
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 23 March 2025 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 2501. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean and Blue Mountains within the Department of Endocrinology at Nepean Hospital, however endocrine support is provided across the NBMLHD by this department.
The Department of Endocrinology at Nepean Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, as part of Nepean Blue Mountains LHD, it provides outreach services to Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals.
This role will be embedded within the multidisciplinary Nepean Diabetes Service, which offers care for individuals with diabetes across the lifespan, including in the perinatal period.
The successful applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary team, which will be tasked with implementing a new model of care for diabetes management in adults. The role has a focus on providing services to adults with diabetes who are transitioning from adolescent services and/or engaging with diabetes services for the first time in acute and chronic settings, including through the use of integrated care strategies. They will also look after those with diabetes with chronic and complex needs. There is a large focus on type 1 diabetes and the use of technology to support care. The successful applicant may also assist in a busy gestational diabetes clinic. They will routinely supervise advanced trainees in charge of inpatient diabetes management and/or in diabetes clinics. They will be asked to establish routine data collection to support QI and research-based activities.
The successful applicant will participate in an on-call roster at Nepean Hospital and care for admitted in patients with endocrinological needs. They will be required to actively participate in departmental meetings, teaching, quality improvement (including through the development and/or revision of policies and procedures) and research.
The applicant may be asked to provide cover in public clinics across the NBMLHD to support staff on leave on an ad hoc basis upon negotiation.
Together, Achieving Better Health
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.
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If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) 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. Relevant qualifications in Endocrinology. A driver’s licence and wiliness to travel to clinics in the Blue Mountains and in Lithgow if required.
- Sound clinical knowledge in Endocrinology 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.
- Willingness to participate in health service redesign as part of a multidisciplinary team. Past experience in health service redesign activities is desired.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical 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 the Staff Specialists (State) 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:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/oasv-faq.aspx
To see a full position description, please click here
To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.
We respectfully request no agencies apply
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Kathryn Williams – 02 4734 4754.
