Head of Department and Staff Specialist in

2 weeks ago

Gosford, Australia Central Coast Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time

**Position Classification**: Head of Department and Staff Specialist

**Hours Per Week**: 40

**Requisition ID**: REQ394228

In addition to the normal Senior Medical Practitioner position description for the relevant clinical specialty, the incumbent will work in the capacity of Head of Department for a three year term refer to the attached (Addendum Position Description). The Head of Department works in partnership with the Operational Midwife Nurse Manager/District Director of Service and the Clinical Director in order to ensure that the Department provides high quality medical and health care services with safe, efficient and effective use of allocated resources, in line with the organisational objectives and the Clinical Services Plan. It is imperative that the Head of Department works in collaborations with other senior staff within the department and Site or Directorate, requiring reliable and consistent communication methods to achieve shared tasks.

The Head of Department role is a key enabler to enhance patient flow by ensuring the appropriate and timely interaction of team members with Emergency Department admissions and Allied Health and other staff to limit the Length of Stay of those admissions whilst under their care. A key role for the Head of Department is the dissemination of information for actioning or decision making amongst the Department and to represent that team at Site and area head of Department meetings.

The Head of Department will play a key role in the overall clinical governance of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services, including Annual Performance Reviews and in the development and implementation clinical models of care, consistent with best proactive and quality improvement.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and / or other specialist recognition as provided for Staff Specialist (State) Award.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

This position has obligations to both Gosford Hospital under Sessional arrangements and Wyong Hospital under Fee for Service arrangements. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Visiting Medical Officer Determination/Staff Specialist (State) Award.

**Applications will not be accepted via agencies.**
- Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number.
- Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and / or other equivalent specialist recognition.
- Extensive and diverse experience in specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice in a comprehensive service setting and the ability to lead clinical teams, provide leadership and effectively manage staff.
- Commitment to clinical governance, continuous improvement and quality initiatives and improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships with colleagues and develop networks, both internal and external to the Organisation.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to negotiate and manage conflict.
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills including data analysis.
- Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align to the NSW CORE Values and CCLHD Values and Behaviours charter.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) To view the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice document click here
3) To view the Head of Department Addendum Position Description click here

**Applications Close: 30 June 2024

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