Medical Workforce Unit Manager

**About Northern Beaches Hospital**
Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, world-class education centre, doctors lounge and excellent staff facilities including café and car parking.
From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to luxury maternity and excellent emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field.
We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. NBH also has partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing schools.
Northern Beaches Hospital offers staff opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital. Our culture is young, friendly and open to ideas.

**About the Role**
This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the medical workforce to complement the strategic direction, operational processes, budget and business direction of the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH).
The MWU Manager will have particular responsibility and accountability for the management of the junior medical staff. This will involve oversight of the medical workforce team responsible for recruiting, rostering, training and support of the junior medical staff. The MWU Manager will also have oversight of the senior medical staff credentialing processes. The remuneration for this role is equivalent to HSM Level 4/5 commensurate with experience.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Work with the Director of Medical Services to shape the medical workforce to align with the operational and strategic needs of the hospital
- Provide advice to the CEO and Director of Medical Services on all medical workforce matters, including workforce planning and strategy for the hospital
- Liaise with the Local Health District to ensure that junior medical staff engaged by them are allocated appropriately to meet the operational needs of the hospital as well as their training and HR requirements.
- Manage the relationship with external stakeholders, including, but not limited to: HETI (Health Education & Training Institute), Local Health District medical workforce unit
- Undertake work to prepare for College and HETI inspections
- Prepare for and participate in recruitment activities for JMOs as required
- Manage, supervise, support and collaborate with staff of the unit

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in medical workforce management
- Demonstrated high level of competence in interpersonal skills, consultation and effective communication with staff of the hospital including JMOs, VMO/VMPs, professional organisations, medical organisations, medical colleges and universities
- An understanding of medical positions, training and medical institutions such as HETI & the Medical Colleges
- An understanding of the relevant Industrial Awards and Instruments for Healthscope employees & VMOs
- Roster and payroll analysis skills and HR, Payroll or Credentialing experience relevant to the role.

**Employee Benefits**:Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport
Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
Variety of leave options and salary packaging, additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership