Fixed Term 0.4FTE Staff Specialist
Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Westmead Hospital
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=21644bcb-8ee9-469c-8bc0-74c92c0f3245
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9 APRIL 2024
Successful applicant will provide both inpatient and outpatient services at Westmead Hospital in general Respiratory and Sleep Medicine and will be expected to participate in the on-call roster. The position has a special focus on provision of consultant services for the General Respiratory Medicine and Interstitial Lung Disease programs of the Department, with an opportunity to take on the leadership of the ILD MDT and Service at Westmead. The successful candidate will also be expected undertake and lead clinical research and teaching programs.
Respiratory and Sleep Medicine services are provided through inpatient and outpatient care at Westmead Hospital. The Department has 10.6 FTE Staff Specialists delivering tertiary care across a range of clinical sub-specialties including: interventional bronchoscopy, sleep disorders service, respiratory function laboratory, and ambulatory clinics including general respiratory, respiratory failure, COVID, lung cancer, TB, COPD, ILD, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and ambulatory pulmonary rehabilitation programs (RACS). Ambulatory services comprise a significant proportion of activity, including home ventilation services through ENABLE, RACS and integrated care programs. Preventive services include promotion of smoking reduction and TB screening. Respiratory and Sleep Medicine also takes clinical management responsibility for the Respiratory Close Observation Unit at Westmead Hospital (acute inpatient NIV).
The Fixed Term appointment will be for the period of 12 months.
Selection Criteria
§ Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award/ Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
§ Sound clinical knowledge in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine services, as demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
§ 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
§ Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
§ Demonstrated clinical skills in Bronchoscopy, thoracic ultrasound, and interventional pleural medicine.
§ Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in the organisation and delivery of ambulatory care services for Respiratory Medicine, with special expertise in the management of interstitial lung disease patients in WSLHD.
§ Research and teaching interests in areas of ongoing clinical and research expertise of the Department.
§ Must be willing and able to provide both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with general respiratory and sleep diseases, including TB, Covid and ILD.
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: Working with Children Check | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au).
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=21644bcb-8ee9-469c-8bc0-74c92c0f3245
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9 APRIL 2024
CONTACT
Prof John Wheatley
[email protected]
Phone: (02) 8890 6797
Dr Jimmy Chien
[email protected]
Phone: (02) 8890 6797
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: [email protected]
Selection Criteria
§ Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award/ Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
§ Sound clinical knowledge in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine services, as demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
§ 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
§ Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department.
§ Demonstrated clinical skills in Bronchoscopy, thoracic ultrasound, and interventional pleural medicine.
§ Demonstrated experience and clinical skills in the organisation and delivery of ambulatory care services for Respiratory Medicine, with special expertise in the management of interstitial lung disease patients in WSLHD.
§ Research and teaching interests in areas of ongoing clinical and research expertise of the Department.
§ Must be willing and able to provide both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with general respiratory and sleep diseases, including TB, Covid and ILD.
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: Working with Children Check | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au).
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=21644bcb-8ee9-469c-8bc0-74c92c0f3245
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9 APRIL 2024
CONTACT
Prof John Wheatley
[email protected]
Phone: (02) 8890 6797
Dr Jimmy Chien
[email protected]
Phone: (02) 8890 6797
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: [email protected]