Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – 0.5 – 1.0 FTE
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ527966
Application Close Date: 16/12/2024
Contact Details: Dr Angela Makris – (02) 8738 3708 I ******
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What you'll be doing
These roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to work as part of an already large Renal Department in the SWSLHD to establish a new Renal Transplantation Unit.
These roles will be responsible for providing Renal Transplant Care to patients in collaboration with Renal Transplant Physicians.
Aspects of care will include streamlining the pretransplant process, donor assessment, coordinating relevant services to facilitate renal transplantation as well as establishing post-transplant care.
The post-transplant care will involve both the immediate post-discharge care as well as long-term care.
These roles report to the Director of Renal Services SWSLHD.
However, they will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to apply best current evidence-based medicine in optimizing the outcomes of patients undergoing renal transplantation.
Each role will provide 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 Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life.
We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues, and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage.
It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 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 in all aspects of renal transplantation (surgical).
Demonstrate recent clinical experience in both deceased and living donor adult kidney transplantation. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management. Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate 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 research in the area of renal transplantation and demonstrate the capacity to undertake ongoing research at SWSLHD. 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 Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff, 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 Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 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. 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. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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