Role Description
As an Otolaryngologist, you will be responsible for providing expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).
The role involves working closely with the healthcare team to ensure provision of high-quality services to all patients.
* Support the development of ENT services
* Facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
* Support ENT research within the department
* Provide clinical support in a collaborative unit with teaching opportunities, and supervision of waitlist reduction
Additionally, you will be required to:
* Manage elective operating lists as well as assist with waiting list reduction work
* Take part in the on-call roster
Key Responsibilities
- Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Otolaryngology (ENT) and/or equivalent specialist recognition
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
- Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high-quality services, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital
- Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues
Benefits
This is a 12-month temporary role offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. The successful candidate will have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities, as well as a competitive remuneration package.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full-Time and Part-Time positions across the district.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must address each of the selection criteria outlined above in their application, using examples that demonstrate their capabilities and experience.