NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Palliative Medicine - Ryde Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
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- Specialist
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- REQ576367 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
An opportunity to be part of the Palliative Care unit at Ryde Hospital is available
Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: Up to 24
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital is currently undergoing an exciting $479 million Redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The Redevelopment will result in new and enhanced health facilities and services including enhanced emergency, critical care, theatres and procedure rooms,
inpatient, community, ambulatory care services and more. With construction works now commenced, this is an opportunity for you to form part of the team that will transform the future of health services in the Ryde Community.
inpatient, community, ambulatory care services and more. With construction works now commenced, this is an opportunity for you to form part of the team that will transform the future of health services in the Ryde Community.
Purpose of the Position
Performing the clinical duties of a staff specialist in palliative care at Ryde Hospital with operational oversight by the Ryde Director of Medical Services within the Department of General Medicine and professional oversight by the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Director of Supportive & Palliative Care.
Delivery of inpatient, outpatient and community clinical palliative care services; implementation of and participation in palliative medicine education, research and quality improvement projects; participation in other hospital activities related to the delivery of excellent palliative care. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Delivery of inpatient, outpatient and community clinical palliative care services; implementation of and participation in palliative medicine education, research and quality improvement projects; participation in other hospital activities related to the delivery of excellent palliative care. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Selection Criteria
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM) or Fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) 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.
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Palliative Care Medicine.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working congenially and collaboratively as both a leader and member of a multidisciplinary team and as a provider of services that engender high levels of patient satisfaction and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with teams to support and optimize their capacity to deliver services.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and clinical risk management; actively seek out improvements to service delivery; initiating change and consulting those affected by the change; allocating resources and proactively managing potential conflicts.
- Demonstrated participation in ongoing professional development and a commitment to education and research.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
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 Dr Martin Kennedy on (02) 9858 7888 or email Martin.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 29 May 2025
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