cs0865075 Neurologist/Stroke Lead - Staff Specialist
ISLHD – Staff Specialist Neurology/Stroke Lead – Wollongong Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - 1.0 FTEPosition Classification: Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ503112Applications Close: Friday 25 October 2024
A career-defining opportunity is available within the Neurology Service for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). We are seeking the services of an innovative and experienced Neurologist with subspecialisation in Stroke Medicine and Services, as Stroke Lead for the ISLHD. The position of Neurologist – Stroke Lead ISLHD supports the Neurology Service for the district and the Head of Service, to achieve comprehensive and equitable stroke care delivery of high standard in the rapidly evolving field of Stroke medicine.
The successful applicant will lead planning, coordination and implementation of Stroke services across the ISLHD, and will include equal participation in the on-call roster, inpatient, and outpatient clinical care in both Stroke (~0.8 FTE total including ~0.4 FTE admin) and General Neurology (~0.2 FTE). Clinical inpatient responsibilities will be primarily based at Wollongong Hospital, with on-call consultation and outpatient duties at both Wollongong (onsite) and district hospitals remote and onsite (e.g. Shoalhaven, Shellharbour TIA clinics). General Neurology Department activities and responsibilities are part of the role.
Applicants expecting to be awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) within six months may be considered.
Selection Criteria
Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Neurology and/or equivalent and specialist recognition and further training/qualifications in Stroke including research and trial coordination capability; the successful applicant would ideally have both completed a Stroke Fellowship and gained extensive experience in Stroke medicine.
Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality Stroke and Neurology services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of quality improvement, policy and process development and relevant service development with attention to strategic and situational nuance and relevant detail.
Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other hospital staff.
Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
Geographical availability commensurate with rostering, patient care, and site visit responsibilities.
Need more information?
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Karen Fuller, Head of Department, Neurology at ******.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Friday 25 October 2024
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