NSLHD - Post Graduate Fellow - Emergency Medicine - Hornsby Ku-Ring- Gai Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
An opportunity to be part of the Emergency Department at Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital is now available.
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here.
Position Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Duration: expected commencement 3 February 2025 to 1 February 2026 (up to 12 months)
Purpose of the Position
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Duration: expected commencement 3 February 2025 to 1 February 2026 (up to 12 months)
Purpose of the Position
The Emergency Medicine Fellow is a recent Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM). The purpose of the position is for Junior Specialists to have opportunities to further develop skills required to independently supervise a busy Emergency Department as well as core clinical skills required in a busy metropolitan non-tertiary Emergency Department. There is also an emphasis on quality and system improvement training opportunities. The position is generally suitably only for recent FACEM graduates (FACEM received within 2 years of the advertised application closing date).
The Fellow is responsible for assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department; communication of assessment / management decisions to other staff involved in the patient's care, communication with the patient and / family regarding the patient's condition and management plans, maintenance of accurate and relevant patient documentation, co-ordination of diagnostic tests and consultations, arrangement of patient discharge process and liaison with GP's and other Community Care services to ensure the provision of optimal patient care to patients presenting to Hornsby Hospital.
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 Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. The Fellowship must have been obtained within two years of the advertised application closing date. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.
- 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 excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Evidence of and commitment to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Junior Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of and commitment to medical education including the delivery of teaching programs.
- Commitment to completing a Quality Improvement Project during appointment and/or managing a non-clinical portfolio as directed by the Director of Emergency Medicine.
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 Andrew Brown on (02) 9485 6604 or email. Andrew.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7 November 2024
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