NBMLHD-Staff Specialist 0.5FTEClinical Superintendent General Surgery Nepean
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- REQ518893 Requisition #
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- Sep 11, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type Maximum Term Staff Specialist
Position Title Clinical Superintendent General Surgery Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 0.5FTE
Requisition ID: REQ518893
How to apply
Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY.
To apply please click this link,
Applications close on 07 October2024 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 Division of Surgery & Anaesthetics.
Successful applicants will be Clinical Superintendent in Surgery with a twelve-month appointment to a leadership role and will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the respective specialty Department and Hospital as required.
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.
See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI
To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD
If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/
Selection Criteria
- 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.
- Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard, with ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal), clinical skills, judgement and expertise, teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated track record in supervision and training of junior medical staff, including prevocational and advanced trainees.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and professional development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education and continuing professional development.
- 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)
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: Olivia Kanagaratnam
Director of Medical Service Nepean Hospital via Surgery and Anaesthetics Executive Assistant
Email Olivia.kanagaratnam@health.nsw.gov.au
