Positions Vacant
Westmead Hospital - 0.8 FTE Endocrinologist
Westmead Hospital is seeking a young enthusiastic Endocrinologist to fill this position, which will focus on the areas of inpatient management of diabetes, transition diabetes, and diabetes in pregnancy. Experience demonstrated through recent successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position and by clinical research in one or more of these areas would be an advantage.
Westmead Hospital is the major tertiary referral hospital in the Western suburbs of Sydney, with about 1000 beds, serving a population of 1.5 million people. It is a teaching hospital of the University of Sydney. The successful candidate will be joining a busy Dept of Diabetes & Endocrinology with a strong focus on service, teaching, and research.
For further information please visit the advert website address at: http://www7.health.nsw.gov.au/healthjobs/Default.cfm?ID=1234&ID_HJJobs=122804 or contact Dr David Chipps by email at: dchipps@med.usyd.edu.au
Application Closing Date: 27 January 2012.
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Central Coast Local Health District: Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes Management -
Visiting Medical Officer, Fee for Service
Applications are invited from suitably qualified endocrinologists eligible for registration in Australia for the above position within the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Management, Central Coast Local Health District.
Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, both positioned between Sydney and Newcastle which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Central Coast is a popular destination for holiday makers and retirees, but is also a growing centre for day commuters into Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. Central Coast Health Endocrinology has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospitals and the University of Newcastle.
Gosford Hospital is the principal referral hospital for Central Coast residents. The position is associated with an active diabetes service. The hospital has a high volume of surgical and medical activity across all major specialties. Gosford Hospital provides inpatient services including coronary and intensive care, general medicine, neurology, renal, geriatrics, general surgery, obstetrics, mental health, paediatric and emergency services. Outpatient and community services include allied health, dental, podiatry, nursing, child and adolescent and family health, drug and alcohol and cardiac rehabilitation.
Selection Criteria:
ESSENTIAL:
- Medical practitioner registered or able to be registered in NSW
- Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and / or other specialist recognition
- Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Endocrinology
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and research as relevant to the position
- Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies
(Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months may be considered. If successful, the applicant will not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.)
Remuneration and conditions are in accordance with the NSW VMO Fee for Service Determination.
Further information is available from Dr Margaret Layton, Head of Department, Endocrinology CCLHD or
Dr Steve Golding, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Central Coast Local Health District, (02) 4320 5339.
An application kit and copy of the job description are available from the Medical Administration Department at Gosford Hospital, email kmturner@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au or telephone (02) 4320 5339.
You may apply for the position in writing or electronically. In either case the following documentation MUST be sent to the Deputy Director of Medical Services , Medical Administration, Central Coast Local Health District, PO Box 361, Gosford NSW 2250 at the time of application. Please send a current copy of your curriculum vitae, JP certified copies of specialist qualifications, medical registration, indemnity, and the names, addresses, email addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of at least three referees, including a medical peer from the same discipline, a medical peer from another discipline and a line manager (either clinical or non-clinical).
Application Closing Date: 5 February 2012.
