NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Network Director, Surgical Skills Program (Northern Network) (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to provide leadership as the Network Director for the Northern Network Surgical Skills Program, based at Northern Sydney Local Health District is available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Contract Type: Sessional
Hours Per Week: up to 7
Duration: up to 2 Years
About the Role
This position is primarily based at the Northern Sydney Local Health District, it is a requirement that 50% of work will be based on site in the NSLHD Executive, Level 14 Kolling Building, Royal North Shore Hospital campus or on site at another agreed location as discussed with the line manger.
The incumbent must take 10 weeks of leave per year.
Purpose of the Position
To provide leadership and coordination for the networked surgical skills training program, supporting the role of the Network Governance Committee (NGC) and fostering the training of junior medical staff in surgical skills.
The Network Director Surgical Skills Program (Northern Network) reports to the Deputy Executive Director Medical Services (DEDMS, NSLHD Medical Administration) and works closely on local initiatives and policies related to JMO wellbeing and performance within the Surgical Skills network. Also, the position will need to work operationally with NSLHD site Director Medical Services / Deputy Director Medical Services / JMO Unit Managers and Medical Administration to be involved with the day to day workforce management of Surgical Skills SRMOs including rostering, leave management, overtime management, term allocation, resource allocation and performance management of clinical terms and staff within the Surgical Skills Network as required.
The position will need to work/collaborate with District Manager Medical Workforce as required on the request of the Deputy EDMS for district led activities related to the Surgical Skills Network.
The Network Director Surgical Skills Program (Northern Network) reports to the Deputy Executive Director Medical Services (DEDMS, NSLHD Medical Administration) and works closely on local initiatives and policies related to JMO wellbeing and performance within the Surgical Skills network. Also, the position will need to work operationally with NSLHD site Director Medical Services / Deputy Director Medical Services / JMO Unit Managers and Medical Administration to be involved with the day to day workforce management of Surgical Skills SRMOs including rostering, leave management, overtime management, term allocation, resource allocation and performance management of clinical terms and staff within the Surgical Skills Network as required.
The position will need to work/collaborate with District Manager Medical Workforce as required on the request of the Deputy EDMS for district led activities related to the Surgical Skills Network.
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 Australasian College of Surgeons or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must hold a current temporary or permanent clinical appointment within the Northern Surgical Skills Network
- 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 commitment and experience in educational leadership and strategic coordination of training and education in a hospital environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of adult learning, learning methodologies, learning pathways, assessment practices
- Demonstrated strategic clinical leadership experience including change management in a complex environment, influencing and negotiating skills, and conflict resolution
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively / productively with a range of stakeholders, including LHD executives, hospital administration, medical colleges, and clinicians
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including capacity to prepare high quality reports, briefings, submissions, business cases and correspondence
- Current drivers licence, ability and willingness to undertake a reasonable amount of travel within and outside the local health district.
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
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sridhar Vijayan on 0455 261 892 or email Sridhar.Vijayan@health.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, please contact Penelope Foot on (02) 9462 9928 or email Penelope.Foot@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7 April 2025
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
