Quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer(s) (Until 30 June 2027) – 2 Positions - Department of Urology - Westmead Hospital | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
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Quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer(s) (Until 30 June 2027) – 2 Positions
Department of Urology
Westmead Hospital
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the Visiting Medical Officer positions in the Western Sydney Local Health District. These positions will be primarily located at Westmead Hospital within the Department of Urology.
Successful applicants will have provide contemporary comprehensive specialist Urology services for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration.
This appointment is for the remainder of the current Quinquennium, until 30 June 2027.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
Selection Criteria
· Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
· Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty. Recent Uro-Oncology fellowship training is desirable.
· Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical 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)
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 11 JULY 2025
CONTACT
Name: Prof Howard Lau
Phone: 0414 311 838
Email: Howard.Lau@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
