NBMLHD – Nepean Hospital – Postgraduate Fellow Ultrasound / Emergency Medicine - 1.0 FTE – Emergency Department – APPLY via eCredential

Selection Criteria

1.        Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

2.       Possess Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997, and Staff Specialist (State) Award.

3.       Proven capacity and experience in the provision of effective, high-quality Emergency Medicine Care demonstrated through successful clinical practice in a tertiary emergency department setting.

4.       Currently enrolled or is willing to enrol in a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU). Must be registered with ASUM (Australasian Society for Ultrasound Medicine) and preferably completed at least 2 CCPU (Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound) modules. Proven capacity and experience in the provision Point of care Emergency ultrasound.

5.       Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner, including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to work as a productive member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Willingness to work a rotating roster including after-hours shifts.

6.       Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.

7.       Evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty of Emergency Medicine. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.

8.       Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to undertake basic, applied or clinical research as required within the department, preferable related to ultrasound in emergency medicine.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

 To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. 

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Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application.  Applications close on 24 November 2024.  Applications must be received by 5pm on this date.  All applications are to applied through eCredential

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Enquiries 

Dr Cindy Hastings – Acting Director Emergency 0439 325 240, Email: cindy.hastings@health.nsw.gov.au