Permanent up to 2.35FTE and Fixed Term up to 1.7FTE Staff Specialist - Department of Anaesthetics - Westmead Hospital | APPLY VIA ECREDENTIAL
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Westmead Hospital
Permanent up to 2.35FTE and Fixed Term up to 1.7FTE Staff Specialist - Anaesthetics
Department of Anaesthetics
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the Staff Specialist position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District. This position will be primarily located at Westmead Hospital within the Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine.
Successful applicants will take a collective responsibility for the provision of excellence in patient care, teaching and training of health professionals and trainees, and conducting research reflecting the highest standard of professional care and conduct.
Senior medical and dental staff are required to commit to create a workplace culture that supports positive and respectful behaviours, high performance, and accountability.
Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.
Responsible for the provision of anaesthesia, perioperative, pain management and resuscitation services, as well as research and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching as appropriate. The Staff Specialist is also responsible for the maintenance of quality of all aspects of their service delivery and the efficient use of resources within WSLHD.
Senior Medical Staff are expected to provide consultative, diagnostic, outpatient and on-call specialty services as determined and required by the facility.
Appointees may be required to participate in other on-call rosters at nominated facilities within Western Sydney Local Health District as determined by clinical operations.
Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
There is a concurrent advertisement for Visiting Medical Officer in the Department of Anaesthetics and can be viewed HERE. Please note, both the Visiting Medical Officer and Staff Specialist advertisements are to be applied for if you wish to be considered for either position.
Selection Criteria
1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the ANZCA or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award
2. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
3. Sound clinical knowledge in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
4. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
o High level interpersonal and communication skills.
o Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice.
o Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision
5. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4 December 2024
CONTACT
Dr Mark Priestley
(02) 8890 6447
Mark.priestley@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Stephen Williams
(02) 8890 6447
Stephen.Williams@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au
