NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Rheumatology - Menopause Hub - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An exciting opportunity exists for a Rheumatologist to join the Menopause Hub based at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 8
Duration: until 30 June 2027
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About the Role
The Menopause Hub is part of the statewide program to increase access to menopause services. The model of care involves a multidisciplinary team of medical, allied health and nursing services. As a Menopause Hub the team will also be supporting 3 other Local Health Districts (LHD) to set up their services in the care of patients with complex/ severe symptoms of the menopause. The role will include outpatient care for perimenopausal women having troublesome musculoskeletal symptoms in addition to being part of the Professorial Rheumatology team providing general rheumatology on-call and in-patient service.
What you'll be doing
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients with menopause symptoms under your care in the Menopause Hub at Royal North Shore Hospital. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- Demonstrated relevant clinical practice at a high standard commensurate to experience in Rheumatology with demonstrable experience in management of women with health complaints related to the menopause and/or working in menopause clinics
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A commitment to participation in research projects relating to menopause
Need more information?
1) The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the eCredential guide
3) To view the the Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Prof Lyn March on (02) 9463 1887 or email Lynette.March@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 2 December 2024
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
