Permanent Up to 2.0FTE Staff Specialist / Quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer - Gynaecological Oncology - Westmead Hospital - WSLHD | APPLY VIA E-CREDENTIAL
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- REQ588304 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Westmead Hospital
Permanent Up to 2.0FTE Staff Specialist
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Quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer
Gynaecological Oncology
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JULY 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above positions (part time or full time) in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The positions will be located at Westmead within the Department of Gynaecological Oncology.
The department of Gynaecological Oncology is part of Women’s Health at Westmead Hospital. It is a state wide tertiary referral service for Western Sydney Local Health District and multiple LHDs throughout western NSW.
Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship 6 within months of the planned commencement date for the positions may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award, the Health Services Act 1997 and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
Requirements of the role includes:
Position Specific Selection Criteria requirements
§ Must possess RANZCOG Certificate of Gynaecological Oncology (CGO) or equivalent.
§ Must possess broad experience across gynaecological oncology, including high level assessment, prioritisation and surgical skills as demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
§ Must have had experience in a clinical research environment, including, but not limited to, clinical trial design and development, protocol development, and database development and must be prepared to be involved in the research output of the department including providing assistance to other staff in their research endeavours.
§ Must have a demonstrated interest in training and education of registrars & fellows; must be prepared to make a contribution to the education of fellows, registrars, residents and nurses including, on occasion, outside normal working hours.
§ Must have a demonstrated interest in healthcare delivery systems.
§ Must be prepared to provide occasional leave relief to other consultants, as required by the Head of Department.
Selection Criteria
§ Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
§ Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
§ Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including:
o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
§ Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
§ Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
o commitment to self -care and personal development.
o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
o Results and outcome focused
§ Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks
§ Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position
Working with Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Home | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au).
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=501b4b92-8dd9-447f-9c76-3f1a98608685
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 29 JULY 2025
CONTACT
Prof Alison Brand
Phone: (02) 8890 6801
Email: Alison.Brand@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Jenny King
Head of Department – Westmead Hospital
Phone: (02) 8890 7668
Email: Jenny.King1@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au
