Director of Medical Services (Staff Specialist) 1FTE Perm - Liverpool Hospital SWSLHD
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- Apr 12, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – 1 FTE
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ481009
Application Close Date: 05/05/2024
Contact Details: A/General Manager Liverpool Hospital Scott McGrath
Scott can be reached through his EA Carolina Silva
02 8738 6305
Carolina.Silva@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications from agencies will not be accepted
About The Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Director of Medical Services (Staff Specialist) to complement and enhance the current department.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What you'll be doing
Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
Where You'll Be Working
- Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
- The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
- Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
- Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
- Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered, or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) or other specialist recognition provided by the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
- Tertiary management qualification at a master's level (MHA and/or MBA or equivalent) or relevant experience in a senior medical management role, including in a tertiary hospital.
- Comprehensive understanding of contemporary clinical care and various clinical models of care and associated clinical information systems.
- Strong analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, develop, and mobilise strategies relating to clinical care processes and systems and their economic and quality performance.
- Knowledge and experience in management of clinical quality assurance, patient safety programs and medicolegal issues for hospital medical services
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in managing current issues in medical workforce, medical staff training and industrial requirements for medical officers
- Ability to both lead within and work as part of the executive team
- Demonstrated commitment to accountability and proven financial management skills within a health environment
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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