Overview Head of Department Consultant - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist role at North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).
This is a Fixed Term Sessional appointment for 10 sessions per fortnight for up to 5 years with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Join a multidisciplinary Maternal Fetal Medicine team at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and contribute to high-quality, safe patient care while providing leadership, supervision and education to doctors in training and other health workers in collaboration with the Head of Department/Unit.Responsibilities Provide sub-specialist services in maternal-fetal medicine (if CMFM) and/or obstetrics (FRANZCOG), both medical and surgical.
Promote patient quality and safety.Provide leadership, training, supervision and education within the department, in collaboration with other Consultants and the Head of Department/Unit.Work within the scope of clinical practice as defined by the Health Service Credentialing Committee.Fulfil certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine as required for clinical work within the department.Contribute to multidisciplinary maternal and fetal care, including ongoing pregnancy management.Qualifications and Requirements Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine is required for clinical work within the department (as applicable).
FRANZCOG or CMFM certification and eligibility to work in Australia.Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and lead; commitment to patient-centred care and safety.What We Offer Flexible working practices where operationally appropriate.Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay.Career development opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture focused on Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.Area Profile KEMH is WA's only tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital and part of the Women and Newborn Health Service (WNHS) within NMHS.
The service provides care for women with various pregnancy and gynaecological conditions, with a maternity and gynaecology unit at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) for low to moderate risk care.WWC Check and Eligibility This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for permanent positions; documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period is required for fixed term appointments.How to Apply Applicants are required to apply online at If you experience difficulties, contact Employee Services on during business hours.
The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference and should be reviewed with your application.Your application should include:• A statement addressing the selection criteria (2–3 pages, as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A Detailed Resume outlining qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References – two referees (one preferably a recent supervisor).
Other Information NMHS fosters equity and inclusion and aims to reflect the diversity of the community.
We encourage applicants who align with the values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply.
We support Aboriginal workforce growth and disability inclusion and will provide reasonable workplace adjustments where required.
If you have access needs, contact NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at Closing details: Lodgement is system generated.
Submissions after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies.
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