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* Full-time 3-year appointment as academic rheumatologist at Westmead Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, including appointment as clinical academic rheumatologist with Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD, 0.4FTE Staff Specialist equivalent).
* Opportunity for an early-/mid-career academic to lead research in the Specialty of Rheumatology and to undertake teaching and assessment for MD students.
* Applications from well-credentialled and well-published non-rheumatologists, who are healthcare professionals or basic scientists will be considered. However, their clinical experience/expertise, and/or research interests need to complement and strengthen the existing interests of the Rheumatology Department (see later).
* This position has become vacant following retirement of the previous incumbent who held the Clinical Academic position in Rheumatology at Westmead Hospital for > 25 years
* Base Salary from $156,103 - $179,998 for a Senior lecturer or $187,960- $207, 069 for an Associate professor + 17% superannuation + Full Clinical Loading + Clinical Academic salary (WSLHD) and right of private practice
About the opportunity
Westmead Clinical School is a Clinical School of Sydney Medical School and a major contributor to the University's reputation and achievements in Medicine and Biosciences. It is located at Westmead Hospital (800 beds), the major Teaching Hospital in WSLHD (catchment population 1.2 million people). Westmead Hospital is part of the Westmead Health Precinct, one of the major biomedical Precincts in the Southern Hemisphere containing 3 hospitals (Westmead Public and Private and Westmead Children's), several research institutes (Westmead Institute of Medical Research, Children's Medical Research Institute, Institute of Chemical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Institute of Applied Research) and two universities (Sydney University and Western Sydney University).
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Rheumatology to contribute to the teaching and research in the Specialty of Rheumatology, Sydney Medical School. The position will be in the Rheumatology Department, Westmead Hospital and at Westmead Clinical School.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* provide leadership in developing and maintaining a clinical, translational or basic science research program relevant to Rheumatology
* provide leadership in the development, implementation and promotion of clinical/education programs for MD students relating to Rheumatology
* provide clinical care as part of the healthcare team in the Specialty of Rheumatology, including actively contributing to Rheumatology Department activities, e.g. quality and safety and service improvement; and
* promote a culture that is collaborative, team-oriented and one that respects the skill sets and opinions of all staff.
About you
* have a PhD in a field relevant to Rheumatology
* registered as a medical practitioner in NSW with recognition by AHPRA as a Specialist Rheumatologist and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, or equivalent
* have an emerging national/international reputation and research track record, including publications in peer-reviewed international journals and success in obtaining research funding and supervision of research students
* have experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and learning initiatives within Rheumatology
* have a network of relationships with key academic and professional institutions, partners and stakeholders that can be leveraged to enhance the standing of the Specialty, Hospital/School/Faculty and University.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au
Or
Prof Peter Wong
Peter.Wong2@health.nsw.gov.au
0418584123
The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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