NNSWLHD Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Head of Department - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

If appointed to a permanent staff specialist position you may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, 

please contact NNSWLHD-WorkforceIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Careers Incentives Package

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Employment Type: Permanent Part or Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Requisition ID: REQ651892
 

Remuneration as Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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About the role


Grafton Base Hospital and Clarence Network are seeking a qualified Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to become the Head of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department.  The successful applicant will lead and manage the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, providing contemporary comprehensive best practice specialist services for optimal patient outcomes. This includes leadership that optimises multidisciplinary and inter-departmental cooperation, to efficiently and effectively allocate and manage resources for best patient care. They will also provide and support training to clinicians across relevant disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice. This includes a lead role in accreditation of training programs, and in supporting the wellbeing of doctors in training.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
 

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Where you'll be working

The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital.  As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year, we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. 

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.   

Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.  

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. 

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience
 

 Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary Packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

 As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. 
 

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au  

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.