Employment Type : Temporary Full-Time (26 weeks) 
Position Classification : Staff Specialist
Requisition ID : REQ359600

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Medical Assessment Unit, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Australasian College of Physicians and / or other specialist recognition.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle. 

This position has obligations to both Gosford Hospital under Sessional arrangements and Wyong Hospital. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

The Staff Specialist participates in a shared roster of physicians in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) and provides medical support to facilitate the provision of contemporary, comprehensive, and professional services that are safe, effective, evidence based, and patient centered. This role is a key enabler to enhance patient flow by ensuring the appropriate and timely communication between Emergency Department, Hospital inpatient services, Residential Aged Care Facilities, General Practitioners, and other key partners in the delivery of admitted inpatient and community-based health care.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Elizabeth Reyneke, District Director Medicine CCLHD, phone (02) 4320 5668 or email  
 

Applications are accepted via credential ONLY. To apply click here  and follow the Registration/Login process, Create/Update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria questions. If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4320 3009.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.
 

• Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number.
• Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other equivalent specialist recognition. (Applicants expecting to be awarded their fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.)
• Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in General Medicine.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and supervise medical and surgical trainees, residents and medical students; Previous experience in teaching the management of the deteriorating patient would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE Values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours charter.

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Gosford, Gosford Hospital | Central Coast

Gosford, Gosford Hospital | Central Coast

Gosford, Gosford Hospital | Central Coast

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