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NSLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Orthopaedic Surgery (Hip and Knee) - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

An exciting opportunity exists for an Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon to join the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Royal North Shore Hospital — one of New South Wales’ largest and most comprehensive Orthopaedic Services.

Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here .

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer | Contract Type: Sessional | Duration: Quinquennium ending 30 June 2030

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

About the Role

The position involves management of emergency and elective hip and knee presentations (including sports medicine) in inpatient and outpatient settings. Subspecialty fellowship training in Hip and Knee Surgery is required. The role requires a commitment to the management of neuromuscular hip and knee conditions including spasticity and contracture and the applicant would require expertise or be willing to acquire expertise in this area. A proven record in research, teaching or quality improvement is highly regarded.

You will provide consultation and management services to outpatients and inpatients in the sub-specialty of Hip and Knee Surgery. The applicant must have skills capable of participating in a general orthopaedic trauma at a level 6 hospital with a Major Trauma Service (MTS). There is an expectation to participate in the general on call roster. It is desirable if the applicant can provide a consultation service in support of the management of neonatal hip conditions and in particular dysplasia.

Purpose of the Position

You will provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of clinical practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.

The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within NSLHD.

Selection Criteria

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in the specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia.

- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.

- Sound clinical knowledge in Orthopaedic Surgery 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.

- Demonstrated clinical, diagnostic and technical skills commensurate with functioning as an independent Orthopaedic Surgery Consultant including Subspecialty Fellowship Training in Hip and Knee Surgery.

- High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

- Demonstrated participation in and commitment to undergraduate, postgraduate, interdisciplinary teaching and education, including research, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

- Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established.

- Knowledge, experience and willingness to act as primary admitting consultant and coordinate care of complex multi trauma admissions, as part of the RNSH Trauma Service.

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