NBMLHD - Staff Specialist – 0.2FTE - Paediatric Endocrinology – Family Metabolic Health Service & Paediatric Diabetes Service - APPLY via eCredential
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type Maximum Term – Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Paediatric Endocrinology
Hours Per Week: 0.2FTE
Requisition ID: REQ560992
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 16 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 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Nepean Hospital within the Department of Family Metabolic Health Service and the Paediatric Diabetes Service.
Successful applicants will be expected to be a driving force in establishing the paediatric component of service within the NBMLHD Family Metabolic Health Service and creating links and lines of communication and cooperation with the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network, the Charles Perkins Centre and Sydney University Nepean Clinical School.
The position is open to any paediatric medical specialist with experience and interest in a multidisciplinary and evidence based approach to intervention and management of childhood obesity.
While this position is mainly for outpatient work there will be also be requirement to provide inpatient management/support when necessary. Senior Medical Staff may be expected to provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, on call and outpatient services as determined and required by the district.
The Staff Specialist will participate in paediatric endocrinology on call roster along with other Paediatric Endocrinologists working at Nepean Hospital. The Senior Medical Practitioner is also responsible for the maintenance of quality with all aspects of their service delivery and the efficient use of resources within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
The number of sessions will be 8 hours per week. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
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/
Selection Criteria
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of FRACP in Paediatric Endocrinology 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 this position.
3. Interest in designing and piloting new obesity/chronic metabolic management programs. Experience in management of General Paediatric Endocrinology in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
4. Prior experience working in a clinical or research capacity within a multidisciplinary Paediatric endocrine/metabolic service, with an interest in education and teaching activities.
5. Sound clinical knowledge in Paediatric endocrine/metabolic conditions 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.
6. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team including with patients, their families, medical and non-medical colleagues; and ability to provide empathetic and expert clinical care.
7. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
8. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and 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: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)
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?
Enquiries
A/Prof Habib Bhurawala, HoD, Paediatrics, Nepean Hospital
Habib.Bhurawala@health.nsw.gov.au or 0247343363
Application information
All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 16 March 2025. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.
