NBMLHD-Staff Specialist 0.5FTEClinical Superintendent General Surgery Nepean

Selection Criteria

1. Current medical practitioner registered or eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.
2. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard, with ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
3. Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal), clinical skills, judgement and expertise, teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting.
4. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
5. Demonstrated track record in supervision and training of junior medical staff, including prevocational and advanced trainees.
6. Evidence of the following attributes: ability to work under pressure; ability to work effectively as part of a team; ability to be flexible, organized, and autonomous.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and professional development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education and continuing professional development.
8. Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, including the provision of services to local community, effective use of resources, preparedness to participate in provision of health services at District level, if credentialed.

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)

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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: Olivia Kanagaratnam

Director of Medical Service Nepean Hospital via Surgery and Anaesthetics Executive Assistant

Email Olivia.kanagaratnam@health.nsw.gov.au