Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Hunter New England Local Health District

NSW Government -Hunter New England Local Health District

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Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle NSW

Permanent full time 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

We are seeking a Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician to provide a high quality services to the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at John Hunter Hospital

About us:

This is an opportunity to work for the largest local health district in NSW servicing a population of 900,000+ across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas.

John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in Hunter New England Local Health District with approximately 650 beds and growing and we have strong, innovative connections with Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle.

Our Respiratory and Sleep department provides tertiary referral services including Interstitial Lung diseases, Pleural disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Severe asthma and others.

The sleep unit services all our local health district and surrounding areas it comprises of six beds and also conducts home sleep studies - in total approximately sleep studies annually.

A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Respiratory & Sleep Medicine) or nearing completion
High level of knowledge and demonstrated recent clinical experience in Airways diseases, including international fellowship completed or planned within the near future.
Completed or nearing completion in Sleep training
Ability or willingness to be trained in Interstitial Lung Disease
Will have a professional attitude and flexibility, with a preparedness and ability to participate in after hours overtime and on call rosters
Be experienced in and commitment to best practice, quality improvement and clinical governance
Have the demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
Have demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
A demonstrated commitment to teaching and continuing medical education

What we can offer you:

Hunter New England Local Health District is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a wide range of benefits including:
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of nonclinical and clinical professionals
Close links and collaboration with the University of Newcastle
Various collaboration & research opportunities including with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI)

Why Newcastle? - We have an idyllic lifestyle We are NSW second largest city in a prime coastal location, proud to boast about our stunning beaches, gorgeous coastline, NSW's largest Lake, National Parks, beautiful architecture and varied dining options. Just two hours' drive north of Sydney with great flight and train connections with other capital cities and international destinations. We enjoy a temperate climate, mild winters and warm summers, everything adds to the liveability of our Hunter Valley region which includes a world class university, superb sporting facilities, award winning attractions and restaurants along and numerous public, private and preschool options. Find out more about the Newcastle and surrounding Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley regions.

Need more information?

Applications Close: 10 November 2023
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary roles

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact:

Dr David Arnold, Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital

Application Enquiries:
Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the