NSLHD - Staff Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via e[...]

Northern Sydney Local Health District; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Staff Specialist to join the Department of Obstetrics at Royal North Shore Hospital. This temporary part-time role involves leadership in teaching, clinical management, and collaboration with medical students. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a reputable hospital providing comprehensive clinical services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Leadership experience in curriculum design and teaching.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Obstetric and Gynaecology curriculum design.
• Participate in the on-call roster at RNSH.
• Clinical management and treatment of patients.

Job description

An opportunity to be part of the Department of Obstetrics at Royal North Shore Hospital is available

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours Per Week: up to 20

Duration: Until 3 March 2030

About the Role

The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team of health professionals providing excellent clinical services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The role will provide an interesting range of clinical, teaching and research opportunities. The successful applicant will participate in the obstetrics and gynaecology on-call roster. Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) operates a 33 bed inpatient Obstetrics unit, additional inpatient Gynaecology beds, a comprehensive antenatal, postnatal and gynaecology outpatient service and a 7-bed dedicated birth suite. The unit is currently staffed by a team of Staff Specialists. Since 2020, RNSH has provided clinical Obstetric and Gynaecology placements for Macquarie (MQ) University medical students.

Purpose of the Position

The position includes :

• Leadership of Obstetric and Gynaecology curriculum design, teaching, on-site supervision and assessment of the MQ students (with support from MQ faculty, a MQ appointed Clinical Midwife Educator and a RNSH Clinical Midwife Educator). The successful applicant(s) will work closely with their counterpart at the Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, India.
• Participation in the general Obstetrics and Gynaecology on call roster at RNSH on a negotiated pro-rata basis.
• Clinical management and treatment of patients under their care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). Clinical consultation services within NSLHD.
• Contribute to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.

This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need