Obstetrics and Gynaecology Staff Specialist

Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617

Permanent

**Closing on**: Jul 2 2023

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Position Description

Staff Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, ACT

Full Time Permanent Position

**Salary Range**: $188,151 - $232,185 (Plus Super)

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers

Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

Obstetrics and Gynaecology services within the Women’s and Children’s Division to patients of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, guided by current evidence based practice and patient care outcomes.

The Staff Specialist is an experienced medical professional with specialty qualifications in obstetrics and gynaecology. They have a critical role in supporting education and training for junior medical staff, nurses and midwives within the division

**Your main duties will include**:
Supervise and support junior medical staff to provide patient care including such as accurate diagnosis, selection of treatment options, discharge planning, patient and family discussion and education.

Provide O&G consultation to inpatients and outpatients including service on the O&G after-hours on-call roster, participating in theatre sessions and Outpatient Clinics.

Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in O&G.

Contribute to the clinical governance of the service by undertaking clinical audit, morbidity and mortality review and practicing evidence-based medicine.

Maintain effective communication with patients and their relatives, hospital staff, medical colleagues, General Practitioners and members of the multidisciplinary team

About you

COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt

Influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt

Current registration with no restrictions 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 (RANZCOG).

Extensive technical and professional competence and experience in the specialty practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Demonstrated high level communication skills through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated experience in leadership, teaching and professional development of junior medical staff and other relevant staff to foster safe clinical practice and development of the medical profession.

Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.

How to apply

Applicants are expected to respond in writing and include the following:
Current Resume that includes contact details for at least 2 professional referees

Note the outcome of this recruitment may be used to appoint to temporary, full-time and part-time positions within 12 months

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

**Your benefits**:

- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you

**Please note the following**:

- Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella

**Contact Officer for further information**:
Michelle Thinius

A/g Director Women's and Children Division

P: 02 6201 6683 M: 0419 559 878