NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MQ) - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply Via eCredential)
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- Specialist
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- REQ611338 Requisition #
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- Oct 07, 2025 Post Date
An opportunity to be part of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Royal North Shore Hospital is available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Duration: until 4 Nov 2028
There is no Job sharing available
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health
District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to
care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding
work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver
better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients,
employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their
carers, and our communities' lives.
Where You Will Be Working
Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) operates a 33 bed inpatient Obstetrics unit, additional inpatient Gynaecology beds, a comprehensive antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology outpatient service and a 7-bed dedicated birth suite. RNSH also provides clinical Obstetric and Gynaecology Placements for Macquarie (MQ) University medical students.
About the Role
The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team of health professionals providing excellent clinical services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role will provide an interesting range of clinical, teaching and research opportunities
The position includes leadership of Obstetric and Gynaecology curriculum design, teaching, on-site supervision and assessment of the MQ students (with support from MQ faculty, a MQ appointed Clinical Midwife Educator and a RNSH Clinical Midwife Educator). The successful applicant will work closely with their counterpart at the Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, India.
Purpose of the Position
You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
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 NSLHD.
This position is temporary with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding and need
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 3 months may be considered.
- 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.
- Sound clinical knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynaecology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant, including demonstrated commitment and experience in clinical governance and medical leadership
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience in medical education including curriculum design/implementation, supervision and assessment. Postgraduate qualifications in education would be desirable.
- Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.
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 Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Russell Hogg on (02) 9463 2277 or email russell.hogg@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11) You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 15 October 2025
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
