Consultant Obstetrician

Overview
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Consultant Obstetrician
role at
The Royal Women\u2019s Hospital
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The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health.
About the Role
The Consultant Obstetrician will participate in the clinical care of Women at the Royal Women's Hospital. This position is responsible, in collaboration with the Clinical Directors and Heads of Unit/Team Leaders, for:
Providing high quality outpatient and in-patient Obstetric clinical services
Participation in the provision of emergency on-call obstetric services to the Royal Women's
Playing an active role in training registrars and resident medical officers and participate in the teaching of medical students and other health care trainees attached to the Women's
Participating in quality improvement initiatives, including guideline review
Assisting the heads of Units with some administrative and quality improvement responsibilities
Experience/Qualifications/Competencies/Attributes
Be proficient at commonly performed procedures required in Obstetrics
Provide supervision for junior medical staff directly involved in the care of women and babies within the service
Demonstrated ability in management
Demonstrated quality improvement research skills
Knowledge of women's health issues in relation to the target population of RWH
A commitment to promoting and cultivating a psychologically and culturally safe environment at all times
Demonstrate leadership of junior medical staff and in supervising clinical care, and in providing education and training opportunities
Demonstrate an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team that encourages respect, involvement, and cooperation from all disciplines and at all levels
Demonstrate initiative in conduct of research studies
Demonstrate willingness and the ability to participate in administrative duties as negotiated
Demonstrate ability and experience with Information Technology
Demonstrate an ability to participate in Quality and Accreditation activities and data collection and audit, as required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
Our Benefits
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores
Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and Belonging
The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications are welcome from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, linguistically and culturally diverse groups, people with disability, and people of any age. We are committed to gender equity principles and to violence against women and family violence awareness. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
How to Apply
If you feel this role is right for you, apply early. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and other diseases. For assistance or adjustments during the application or interview process, contact the nominated person. For more information, view the Position Description.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. For queries about the position, please email Kym Truong, Medical Workforce Manager, at
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