This role is to provide firstly a clinical management and consultation service to patients with conditions applicable to the sub-specialty of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery and participate in an appropriate on-call roster for Central Coast Local Health District, secondly to provide education, supervision and support to junior medical staff, and thirdly to engage in ongoing quality assurance activities both at the Departmental and District Level and additionally as directed by the Director of Medical Services and the Director of Clinical Governance. These reflect the definition of services detailed within the Public Hospitals VMO Sessional Determination of 2007 (Sections 5(11). It is reinforced that the provision of on-call services are subject to Section 36(1l) of the Medical Practice Act 1992. This position is primarily located at Gosford Hospital, however clinicians are reminded that all clinicians are employed on an area basis.

Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgeon - Post Graduate Fellow Fixed Term Full Time

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in Australia for the above position within the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). Applicants should have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Visiting Medical Officers Award or to be approved by the College as substantially comparable. Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within 6 months may be considered.

If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed. The position is expected to be paid under the Postgraduate Fellow classification of the Staff Specialists (State) Award. If the successful applicant seeks to engage in significant levels of private practice, consideration may be given on application to the applicant being paid as a Level 1 staff specialist with rights of private practice.

The successful applicant will join our Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery department in providing elective and emergency services at Gosford Hospital. Duties will include elective theatre lists, participation in an on call roster and consultations. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified practitioner to consolidate their Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery experience in a supportive collegiate environment. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialists Award.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Neil Thompson phone (02) 4324 6488 or email njthomson@yahoo.com.au.  You may apply for the position in writing or electronically. In either case a completed Senior Medical Practitioner Application Package must be completed, and all the relevant documentation attached as described in the Package. To obtain the Package go to the website by cutting and pasting the following link into your web browser http://www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/employment/medical.html. Please also email Jody Holland (jholland@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au) to confirm you have completed appropriate documentation, which must be sent to Jody Holland, Senior Medical Workforce Coordinator, Medical Administration, Gosford Hospital, PO Box 361, Gosford NSW 2250 at the time of application.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.