At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide expert care in Maternal Fetal Medicine and lead postgraduate education.
- Company: Westmead Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for outreach and collaboration across multiple facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in maternal health while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have RANZCOG subspecialty certification and experience in teaching and clinical leadership.
- APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4 NOVEMBER 2026
- Permanent 0.75FTE Staff Specialist Maternal Fetal Medicine Westmead Hospital
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District.
The position will be located at Westmead Hospital within the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
The appointee will be primarily rostered to work at Westmead Hospital MFM Unit with an expectation to participate in the MFM Service outreach at Blacktown Hospital in accordance with the roster.
The successful applicant will be an O&G consultant with sub-specialty qualification in Maternal and Fetal Medicine/Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and coordinate post graduate academic programs including subspeciality training at Westmead Hospital, subject to service requirements.
The appointee is eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.
- Sound clinical knowledge and subspecialty experience in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
- Must have RANZCOG subspecialty certification in Maternal & Fetal Medicine/Certification in Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound.
- Selection Criteria
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable).
- Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching sonographers, medical students, registrars and fellows.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience in postgraduate education within the subspeciality domain.
- Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including:
- o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
- o Excellent organizational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
- o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
- o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
• Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by
- o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
- o Commitment to self-care and personal development.
- o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
- o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
- o Results and outcome focused
- Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.
- Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.
Working with Children Check This offer of appointment is conditional on you obtaining a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.
For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg. nsw. gov. au/ .
Once you have a clearance, please forward a copy to the SMADR Office.
Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
- CONTACT Dr
- Roshini
- Nayyar
Phone: 0403 774 963 E-mail: Roshini.
Nayyar@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
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