Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Employment Type:
Temporary - 12-month contract

Position Classification:
Visiting Medical Officer

Requisition ID:
REQ490411

Applications Close: 10 June 2024

Together, we can do more.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join the committed team at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

We're looking for a qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the ability to:

• Provide contemporary comprehensive specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist services
• Work in partnership with a dedicated team of experienced midwives
• Participate on a rotating roster including weekend availability

The maternity unit is currently a level three role delineation, delivering babies a year. Plans are underway to increase services to a level 4
which will increase the number of services that the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department can offer local residents.

Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital Obstetric and Gynaecology Department is currently staffed by 3.6 FTE permanent specialists with additional input for on call cover by VMOS to assist mainly with weekend on call coverage.

Opportunities may arise for some weekday coverage including clinics offsite.

There are currently five junior medical officers within the O&G department rostered to provide onsite presence throughout the week and weekends including nights.

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital is a busy acute care facility with 211 beds, which provides emergency care, medical, surgical, and orthopaedic services to around 22,000 patients each year. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit that incorporates High Dependency and Coronary Care beds and provides Emergency Department services. As well as these clinical services, the hospital has a busy Obstetric Unit, and provides services for children under 16 years of age.

Shoalhaven Hospital is affiliated with the University of Wollongong and supports the training of Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff.

As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine.

What we can offer you:

Besides your salary, you'll also have access to:

• Salary packaging
• less tax and more take-home pay
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and/or equivalent specialist recognition. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and selfmonitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Extensive experience at a senior O&G specialist level with demonstration of competency working independently with complex emergencies and limited support.
• Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

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