Permanent Up to 0.3FTE Staff Specialist - Neurology (Huntington's Disease Service) - Westmead - WSLHD | APPLY VIA E-CREDENTIAL
Permanent Up to 0.3FTE Staff Specialist – Huntington’s Disease
Department of Neurology
Westmead Hospital
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 6 NOVEMBER 2024
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The position will be located at Westmead Hospital.
Successful applicants will provide specialist neurological care for people with Huntington Disease (HD), within the Westmead Huntington Disease Service. This includes assessment for premanifest expansion carriers, diagnosis of clinical HD, and individualised multi-disciplinary management of movement and cognitive behavioural sequelae of HD. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the Westmead community outreach team and contribute to our rehabilitation beds at Auburn Hospital, the Behavioural Management Unit at Westmead Hospital and residential care services based at St Joseph’s Village Auburn.
The successful applicant will also contribute to the Westmead Neurology Department, including general neurological and thrombolysis on-call, research with the Huntington Disease Service, and teaching of medical trainees and students. This position can be job-shared.
Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration at time of applying.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
2. Sound clinical knowledge in neurology- expertise in movement disorders, and/or cognitive and behavioural neurology in particular, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision.
4. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
5. Experience with genetic forms of dementia desirable.
6. Experience with intrathecal Infusions desirable.
Selection Criteria
1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
5. 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.
- Results and outcome focused.
6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.
7. 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: Working with Children Check | 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 6 NOVEMBER 2024
CONTACT
Name: Dr Chong Wong
Email: chong.wong@health.nsw.gov.au
Or
Name: Dr Clement Loy
Email: clement.loy@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
