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SalaryEmployment Type: Quinquennial until 31 December 2028
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ463570
Application Close Date: 11/02/2024
Contact Details: Upul Premawardhana - (02) 4634 3481 |
Applications from agencies will not be accepted
About The Opportunity
Campbelltown Hospital is recruiting for a Visiting Medical Officer to complement and enhance the current Cardiology 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 doing
The position will provide complex cardiac Device Implantation within the cardiac catheter laboratories in addition to diagnostic and interventive Electrophysiology procedures. The position will be responsible for the running of the pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring service, in addition to clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a South West Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team.
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 RACP and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
- A completed fellowship and Device Implantation in Electrophysiology and proven experience in cardiac Device Implantation (left bundle pacemaker implantation would be an advantage), postoperative management and ongoing clinical review of device programming and trouble shooting. Experience in the supervision of a Pacemaker Clinic.
- 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.
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Additional Information
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs 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 an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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.
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