NBMLHD – Visiting Medical Officer – HOD Ophthalmology Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital – APPLY VIA eCREDENTIAL

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Fee for Service Contracts AND Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination (Head of Department admin duties), and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements in the position.
3. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and technical expertise in contemporary clinical practice in the relevant specialty.
4. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied, or clinical research, medical education, and staff training.
5. Demonstrated managerial ability in strategic clinical services planning and the provision of patient focused comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective clinical service.
6. Demonstrated personal qualities of clinical leadership, including excellent engagement and communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to negotiation and team building.
7. Demonstrated ability to innovate, implement and improve patient safety, patient flow, continuum of care and waiting times for treatment.
8. Relevant clinical management expertise. Post graduate management qualifications including Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators Fellowship or Associate Fellowship or attendance at appropriate management courses would be highly regarded.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and

Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee for Service Contracts) Determination 2014 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: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf

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? 
Head Of Department General Surgery Blue Mountain ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Dr Mark Richardson

Mark.Richardson2@health.nsw.gov.au