Temporary Up to 0.6FTE Staff Specialist
Department of Haematology
Westmead Hospital
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
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Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.
Applications Close 23 December ****
Successful applicants will be responsible for the provision of Clinical Haematology services including consultative services, patient care as appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of general haematology patients and medical research.
This appointment is for the Temporary period of 2 March **** to 7 June ****.
Appointees may be required to participate in other on call rosters at nominated facilities within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) as determined by clinical operations.
Responsible directly to the Department Head Clinical Haematology and the Network Director, WSLHD Cancer Network for the provision of Clinical Haematology services including medical research and patient care as appropriate to the diagnosis and treatment of haematology patients.
The role includes undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision.
The Senior Medical Practitioner is also responsible for the maintenance of quality with all aspects of their service delivery and the efficient use of resources within Western Sydney Local Health District.
The WSLHD Cancer Network comprises clinical specialties in medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, palliative care, psycho-oncology, familial cancer and translational oncology.
Surgical oncology, gynae-oncology and a range of tumour groups in form of multi-disciplinary teams are an integral part of the Network.
The service is conducted by networking between:
two comprehensive cancer centres (at Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals)
two smaller facilities (Mount Druitt, St Joseph's)
the private sector
The Clinical Haematology Services provides services to outpatients and admitted patients for any haematological disorder including leukaemia and lymphoma.
The Haematology service in Western Sydney is committed to supporting a strong teaching, research and learning environment.
The department has a diverse range of clinical and research interests and expertise, with a reputation in leukaemia research, bone marrow transplantation, stem cell therapies, molecular genetics, haemostasis and thrombosis and transfusion medicine.
The hospital is affiliated with the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, the University of Sydney, and is a major hub for the western clinical school, Western Sydney University and Notre Dame University.
Essential Requirements for Appointment
Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency.
Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority license (if applicable)
Sound clinical knowledge in Haematology, Blood transplant and Cell therapies demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position
0.2 FTE General haematology scope of practice including cover of General haematology clinic on Tuesday afternoons and contribution to Gen Haem on call and consults rosters, attendance of Haematology MDT Wed morning and Leuk/Lymphoma MDTs Tuesday morning
Up to 0.6 FTE Blood Transplant and Cell Therapies scope of practice including attendance at BTCT planning meeting on Monday, Acute BMT clinic on Mondays, BMT clinic Thurs afternoon, CAR T/general clinic Thurs morning, participation in BTCT on call rosters
Selection Criteria
Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty
Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty
Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including:
Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships
Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice
Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality
Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system
Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude
commitment to self-care and personal development
Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience
Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others
Results and outcome focused
Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks
Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position
Working with Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People.
For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Contact
A/Prof Jennifer Curnow
Phone:
E-mail:
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