Visiting Medical Officer - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENT) Surgery - St George Hospital - Quinquennium 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032

About the role

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service. The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.
• May vary in primary location as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Requirements

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Candidate to provide on application AHPRA Registration Number.
• Fellowship, or eligible for Fellowship prior to July 2027, of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
• Demonstrated subspecialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENT) Surgery and subspecialty interest in rhinology/anterior skull base surgery or head and neck surgery.
• Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites.
• Demonstrate the commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
• Demonstrate experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Qualifications

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship, or eligible for Fellowship prior to July 2027, of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination.
• Demonstrated subspecialty training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck (ENT) Surgery and subspecialty interest in rhinology/anterior skull base surgery or head and neck surgery.

Skills

• Expert medical assessment and management of patients.
• Teaching experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
• High standard of professional behavior and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive healthcare environment.
• Flexibility in primary location due to agreement with the Director of Medical Services and approval by MDAAC.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A