Anaesthetics Career Medical Officer - TWH

To provide Anaesthetic Services to patients of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Hospital District (ISLHD), while consolidating experience and expertise in Anaesthetic practice in a complex clinical environment; under the supervision of Anaesthetic Specialists as appointed by ISLHD. A range of clinical interests can be accommodated and are encouraged. 

The Wollongong Hospital is a large tertiary centre with a complex, high volume surgical population and a large variety of surgical specialities. Specifically, the hospital runs up to 15 operating theatres daily, with surgeries including advanced ENT, Airway, Head and Neck, Neuro, Major Upper GI, Colorectal, Urology, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Plastics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

The position of Career Medical Officer (CMO) would suit junior doctors of at least five (5) years post graduate experience including significant Anaesthetic experience although not a registered trainee of ANZCA. 

RESPIRATOR USE      
NSW Health workers may be required to use a respirator, as part of their appointment with NSW Health. Where a respirator is required for use, workers will be instructed in their safe use; including donning, doffing and fit checking. Staff may be required to complete fit testing to selected respirator/s to assess their facial fit/seal. At all times when a health worker is required to use a respirator, the health worker must not have any facial hair present. Processes are in place to support workers that need to keep facial hair due to religious observance requirements and/ or health conditions.


ORIENTATION 
You must undertake core mandatory orientation to: 

• Gain an understanding of the organisational values, goals and ethics. 
• Gain further knowledge and develop skills to work in a manner which promotes their own health, safety and security at work, including information relating to infection control and needle stick injury. 
• Gain an understanding of child protection legislation policies and responsibilities associated with notifying and reporting issues about child protection. 
• Given guidance on ways to perform their job in an efficient and effective manner; and the code of conduct and ethics, including the behaviours and standards expected of Health Service Employees. 
• Understand the principles of waste management and the local processes in place which are designed to reduce waste. • Gain an understanding of the administrative procedures relating to the performance of their work. 
• Develop an understanding of the legislative and industrial context in which they work. 
• Gain information on the Health Service Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Gain education and training in the minimisation and management of aggression, Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Safety and quality improvement processes.

Benefits of working with ISLHD

 We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

 

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression and professional development

 Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application.

 ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.