NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Specialist General Surgeon - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCrede[...]

Southern NSW Local Health District; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 262,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health service as a Staff Specialist in General Surgery, where you'll provide essential surgical services at the state-of-the-art Tweed Valley Hospital. This role not only allows you to deliver high-quality care but also offers diverse career pathways and professional development opportunities. With a focus on teamwork and clinical leadership, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment. The Tweed Valley region offers a unique lifestyle with its stunning natural beauty and vibrant community, making it an ideal place to thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Diverse career pathways

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for further study

Challenging and rewarding roles

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a General Surgeon with recent clinical experience.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Specialist General Surgery services for optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and provide education to clinicians.

Skills

General Surgery

Clinical Leadership

Effective Communication

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Quality Improvement

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Tools

Information Technology for Clinical Communication

Job description

NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Specialist General Surgeon - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (Multiple Positions)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $262,376 - $323,777 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: Up to 40 per week
Requisition ID: REQ550303

Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Surgery services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should consider applying

We can offer you:

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
• The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

Where you'll be working

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region.

The new state of the art facility includes:

• more operating theatres and recovery spaces
• expanded emergency department
• enhanced medical, surgical, and mental health services
• enhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatient clinics
• new interventional cardiology service
• new radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.

The Location

Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.

The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

Minimum Requirements:

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a General Surgeon, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Surgery at the role delineation of the service that enhances the current general surgical services
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Serne Kemp, Director Medical Services at email: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 7 March 2025