Position : Visiting Medical Officer, Cardiology
Blacktown Hospital
Quinquennial Visiting Medical Officer
Department of Cardiology
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located in the Department of Cardiology at Blacktown Hospital.
Blacktown Hospital is recruiting for a Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiology with subspecialty training in electrophysiology and device implantation. Life at Blacktown Hospital is rewarding, progressive and diverse. The cardiology department is growing with the local population and provides the opportunity for clinical work, research and teaching.
Successful applicants will be fully trained cardiologists with subspecialty training in electrophysiology and device implantation, involving at a minimum completion of a dedicated fellowship recognised by CSANZ guidelines and ongoing maintenance of competency as per CSANZ 2017 guidelines.
Overseas experience would be an advantage as would experience working in culturally diverse public hospital setting with demonstrated appreciation of the challenges of such work.
Applicants are expected to have been awarded their Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and to have completed a dedicated fellowship in electrophysiology and device implantation.
Completion of a higher research degree PHD or Masters is desirable and ongoing evidence of current commitment to research and teaching is essential.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
- Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license.
- Dedicated fellowship in electrophysiology and device implantation as per CSANZ 2017 guidelines: Guidelines for sub-specialty training in Adult Cardiac Clinical Electrophysiology and Guidelines for advanced sub-specialty training in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): selection, implantation and follow-up.
- Completion of a higher research degree PHD or Masters is desirable and ongoing evidence of current commitment to research and teaching is essential.
Successful applicants may be offered a conjoint university appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Western Sydney. The level of academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and scholarship and will be held only during the tenure of the Western Sydney Local Health District appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to the Network for clinical matters.
The number of sessions will be 1-2.5 lab sessions per week, on call roster duties, ward rounds and device clinic reporting at Blacktown Hospital.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.
Selection Criteria
Please outline how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. In addressing the selection criteria, include any relevant skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
- Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
- Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
- Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
- Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
- Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
- Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
- Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
- Commitment to self -care and personal development.
- Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
- Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
- Results and outcome focused.
- Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.
- Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to teach cardiology advanced trainees, EP/pacing technicians, nursing staff, basic physician medical trainees and medical students.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14 JULY 2024
CONTACT
Dr David Burgess
0404 834 524
[email protected]
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: [email protected]