Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 0.7FTE, until 30 September 2026Location: Bankstown HospitalPosition Classification: Staff SpecialistRequisition ID: REQ535652Application Close Date: 20/01/2024 For role related queries or questions contact Dr Fintan O'Rourke (02) 9722 7558 or via email on ****** Applications are accepted via e-Credential only, to apply click HERENSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies About The OpportunityBankstown Hospital is seeking Staff Specialists to join the Geriatric Team.Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.What you'll be doingProvide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care.
This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.
Where You'll Be WorkingBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia.
This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital.
Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work.
Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling.
There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
How to ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
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Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the department of Geriatric 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 Need more information?
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