Nbmlhd- Visiting Medical Officer

2 months ago

Katoomba, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type** Quinquennium Ending 30 June 2027

**Position Classification**: Visiting Medical Officer Ophthalmology

**Type of Contract** FFS /RDA

**Requisition ID**: REQ518727

**How to apply**

Applications close on **22 September 2024 **and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

The Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Ophthalmologist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Ophthalmology Specialty Department. Service requirements include
- Provision of outpatient acute eye clinic
- Provision of cataract surgery

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be located at Lithgow Hospital within the Department of Ophthalmology.

**Together, Achieving Better Health**

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

**About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District**

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

**Selection Criteria**
- Possess or be eligible for registration with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Possess Fellowship of the **Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) **and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination, and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Sound clinical knowledge in **Ophthalmology** demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
- Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
- Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of **Ophthalmology **demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post-Fellowship clinical experience.
- Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and
- Fee-for-Service VMOs Agreement Obstetric Arrangements in Rural Hospitals **OR**:

- Rural Doctors Association - NSW Department of Health joint working party agreed package August 1988 **OR**

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

**We respectfully request no agencies apply**

**Need more information?**

For role related queries or questions contact:
Prof Mohamed Khadra

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