How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link, https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=72fac855-a0b0-4dc7-9034-b0550da53b4a

Applications close on07 April 2024 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to theApplication Guidefor instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital within the Department of Surgery.

Successful applicants will be able to provide high quality clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team comprising pain physicians, nursing, and Allied Health staff as well as trainees. The ability to innovate and lead change, engage across a wide diversity of clinicians and problem solve are key attributes.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district - and welcome to the family!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website:http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Fee for Service Contracts AND Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination (Head of Department admin duties), and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements in the position.
3. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and technical expertise in contemporary clinical practice in the relevant specialty.
4. Demonstrated commitment to basic, applied, or clinical research, medical education, and staff training.
5. Demonstrated managerial ability in strategic clinical services planning and the provision of patient focused comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective clinical service.
6. Demonstrated personal qualities of clinical leadership, including excellent engagement and communication skills, motivation, initiative, time management and commitment to negotiation and team building.
7. Demonstrated ability to innovate, implement and improve patient safety, patient flow, continuum of care and waiting times for treatment.
8. Relevant clinical management expertise. Post graduate management qualifications including Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators Fellowship or Associate Fellowship or attendance at appropriate management courses would be highly regarded.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and

Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee for Service Contracts) Determination 2014 AND

Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014

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 furtherinformation:http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf

To see a full position description, please click here

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

We respectfully request no agencies apply

Need more information?
Head Of Department General Surgery Blue Mountain ANZAC Memorial Hospital

Dr Mark Richardson

[email protected]