September 23, 2024

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards

PART TIME & OTHER

NSLHD - Post Graduate Fellow - Neurosurgery (Spinal) - Royal North Shore Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Neurosurgery as a Spinal Neurosurgery Postgraduate Fellow at Royal North Shore Hospital is available.

Applications are accepted via e Credential only, to apply click here

Position Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week: up to 28
Duration: up to 12 months, expected commencement date February 2025

Applicants should have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or have obtained an appropriate higher qualification in his/her specialty acceptable to the Employer. For applicants without Fellowship there is potential to commence as a Provisional Fellow under the Public Hospital Medical Officers Award (Registrar 4th year) and on successful attainment of FRACS or appropriate AHPRA registration transition to a Post Graduate Fellow.

Purpose of the Position

Provide clinical management and treatment of patients undergoing Neurosurgical procedures at RNSH . This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC).
The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates and other health care professionals and to research, evaluation and quality improvement activities within the District.
This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding and need.

Selection Criteria

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or other recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants expecting to be awarded FRACS prior to or within 3 months after the advertised contract commencement date will be considered. Applicants with an alternate appropriate higher qualification in his/her specialty may be considered.

Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.

Appropriate experience to practice as a Post Graduate Fellow in Neurosurgery

Demonstrated ability to work at appropriate level of independence within a complex health care setting, displaying time management and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrated commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge relevant to the position

Excellent academic record commensurate with experience, evidence of on-going learning, teaching activities potential involvement with projects and research publications.

Need more information?
1)The requirements of the position can be viewed via the Position Description
2) For assistance with your application please refer to the e Credential guide
3) To view the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Clinical Practice for this position click here
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Jonathon Parkinson on (02) 9463 1711 or email. NSLHD-Neurosurgery@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 7 October 2024
Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in e Credential.