Nbmlhd - Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice Anaesthesia - Up to 400 Hours - Hawkesbury Hospital - Please Apply Via Ecredential

**Employment Type**: Quinquennium - ending 30 June 2027
**Position Classification**: Visiting Medical Officer - General Practice Anaesthesia
**Hours Per Year**: Up to 400
**Requisition ID**: REQ544294

**How to apply**

Applications close on **23 February 2025** and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at **Hawkesbury District Hospital**within the Department of **Anaesthesia**.**

Successful applicants will be **responsible for** expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Department of Anaesthesia. This position is sessional and involves on call roster.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

**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**

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2. Possess Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination, and / or demonstrated at least 5 years’ experience in delivering and managing Anaesthesia care in both elective and emergency settings.

3. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position

4. Sound clinical knowledge in Anaesthesia 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.

5. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.

6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.

7. 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.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014.

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. the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

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

**Need more information?**

**Enquiries**

For role related queries or questions contact:
Jeff Kim, Head of Department, Anesthetics, Hawkesbury District Hospital

Phone: 0423 161 381

**Application information