Obstetrics & Gynaecology Lead Specialist in Campbelltown

This is a Permanent full time position for a Staff Specialist with Campbelltown and Camden Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. This position will also serve as a temporary appointment as the Obstetrics Head of Department for the remainder of Quinquennium.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and monitor women attending obstetric outpatient services who receive a consistent woman centered quality service across Antenatal clinics, Feto‐Maternal Assessment Unit & Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
• Provide clinical governance & obstetric leadership for Birthing unit policy and procedure development.
• Active surveillance of obstetric KPIs including maternal & perinatal morbidity and mortality.
• Review and monitor postpartum care of women in the hospital and via the midwifery‐support program at home following early discharge.
• Develop and expand models of care to meet the needs of women, including continuity of care high risk and low‐risk midwifery models, as well as GPSC.
• Focus on improving obstetric outcomes for vulnerable women ‐ including Aboriginal, CALD, migrant and refugee groups, and women with identified psycho‐social vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving obstetric indicators ‐ ACHS, WHA, HACs.

Where You'll Be Working

Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region. Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care. The hospitals share a close-knit, community-focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
• Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
• Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.

Additional Information

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.