At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert care in Infectious Diseases and lead innovative Hospital in The Home services.
- Company: Join the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with competitive pay and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on teaching and research.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be AHPRA registered with Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 141750 - 173250 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Hours Per Week: up to 2 x 0.6 FTE
Requisition ID: REQ705813
Successful Applicants Responsibilities:
- Infectious Diseases consultative, inpatient (Nepean Hospital only), and outpatient service
- Hospital in The Home inpatient service
- Infectious Diseases on-call in a shared roster
- Hospital in The Home on-call in a shared roster
- Infection Prevention And Control (IPAC) activities
The number of sessions will be two 0.6 FTE positions, one based primarily at Nepean Hospital and one based primarily at Hawkesbury District Hospital. Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Selection Criteria:
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possess Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Staff Specialists (State) Award.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Sound clinical knowledge in Infectious Diseases 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.
- Experience in and knowledge of Hospital in The Home (HiTH) or equivalent services and a commitment to promote the development of and referral to the HiTH Service.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical/Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Infectious Diseases demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
- Training or experience in Microbiology and/or General Medicine is a distinct advantage.
- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Staff Specialists State Award. 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. Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment.
Enquiries:
Dr Christopher Swan
Clinical Director of Connected Care & Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Email: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0405 638 ***
Staff Specialist - Infectious Diseases in Kingswood employer: NSW Health
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