NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Neurosurgery - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Neurosurgery at Royal North Shore Hospital is available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Contract Type: Sessional
Duration: 1 July 2025 to the remainder of the Quinquennium to 30 June 2030
Purpose of the Position
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. 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.
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 (FRACS) with Spinal Fellowship training or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist and/or overseas trained substantial specialist pathways. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship (FRACS) 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.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Neurosurgery with local or international spinal fellowship training.
- Recent experience in the clinical management and operative management of acute spinal cord injury
- Experience in complex spinal surgery including spinal deformity and scoliosis.
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 Dr Jonathon Parkinson on (02) 9926 7111 or email NSLHD-Neurosurgery@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 11.59pm 2 December 2024
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
