Medical Unit Head Dental

SA Health
Job reference: 851935
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Division of Surgical Services, Department of Paediatric Dentistry - North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary

• Classification - DO5 - Dental Officer L5 - $317,875 pro rata
• Employment Part time 0.3 FTE - Term Contract (temporary up to August 2024)

Overview
The Women's & Children's Health Network provides state of the art health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We are the state's leading provider of specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions as well as being South Australia's largest maternity and obstetric service, and statewide Maternal Fetal Medicine service.
Our community-based services also reach hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across South Australia through our various services and programs in areas such as our Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth Health and Aboriginal Health services.
The Department of Paediatric Dentistry provides dental services for children including dental assessment and treatment for children requiring management in hospital, dental care for children under general anaesthetic and emergency after hours treatment.
Join our team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists within Paediatric Dentistry to join us as Medical Unit Head, DO5.
In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and governance of the Dental clinical activities of the WCHN, setting clinical direction including the development and implementation of plans and monitoring and reporting of clinical objectives and development of Policies, Procedures and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Provide clinical leadership and contributes to skill development of clinical staff to meet paediatric dental service requirements.
• Provide general and emergency oral health care to eligible paediatric patients who present with dental diseases and oral health care problems of complex nature.
• Encourage and support teamwork and coordination amongst staff for optimal clinical service outcomes. Maintain a program of quality and safety improvement through continuing professional development, department meetings and departmental audits.

To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the attached role description.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration as a Dentist or Dental Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to take provide clinical leadership and influence clinicians in their provision of paediatric dental services
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and guidance to staff, clients, students and professional groups
• Experience in leading and management of a clinical team in a public sector environment

Benefits of Joining us
You will experience a high level of peer support through initial and ongoing forensic training, building on your existing skills and abilities, in this challenging and rewarding role which provides vital services to some of South Australia's most vulnerable people. You will also receive an attractive annual salary package with employer superannuation contributions and leave loading as well as the opportunity to maximise your salary through salary sacrifice arrangements.
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current resume/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 851935
Enquiries
Paula Bertram
Manager - Administrative Services
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: paula.bertram@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 10 January 2023 - 11.55PM
Attachments
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.