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

An exciting opportunity to join the Department of Neurosurgery as a Postgraduate Fellow in (General) Neurosurgery at Royal North Shore Hospital is available. Applications are accepted via eCredential only, to apply click here Position Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Hours Per Week: up to 40
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
The primary purpose of the position is to provide effective clinical management of Neurosurgical patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Fellow Is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.
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

1. 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.

2. 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.
3. Appropriate experience to practice as a Post Graduate Fellow in Neurosurgery
4. Experience and willingness to teach junior medical staff and research.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a complex hospital based clinical environment.
6. Health Professional experience required to undertake the key accountabilities for this role including experience in health-professional education, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated commitment to development of scholarly and project skills relevant to this position.

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 eCredential 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 eCredential.

Location: New South Wales, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024