Nnswlhd Staff Specialist Haematologist, Clinical - Tweed Heads, Australia - Northern NSW Local Health District

Northern NSW Local Health District

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Tweed Heads, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (0.7FTE) Commencing ASAP to 26 August 2023

Position Classification:
Staff Specialist

Hours Per Week:
Up to 28 Hours per week

Requisition ID:
REQ374148

This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period to 26 August 2023 for up to 28hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements.

There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

What you'll be doing

Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Haematology services for optimal patient outcomes across multiple Network hospitals including Inpatient Services, Outpatient Clinics, Oncall and Consultancy as applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should consider applying**We can offer you:

Diverse career pathways
Professional and personal development
Help with further study and education
Flexible and supportive work environment
Opportunities to start or build a career or reenter the workforce
Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
The opportunity to make a difference

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from
Potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

Where you'll be working

The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.

The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.

The Tweed Hospital provides a range of healthcare services to the public including: acute and emergency care, surgical services, women's care and newborn services, intensive and coronary care units, Mental Health inpatient facilities, Aboriginal Health, and Allied Health Outpatient Clinics.

The Tweed Byron Cancer Care and Haematology Unit provides chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapies.

We also provide a range of supportive therapies including blood transfusions to patient's with solid tumours, haematological malignancies and patients with non-cancerous blood disorders.

The unit is involved in clinical trials, providing eligible patients with access to cutting edge clinical research and technology.

As a regional referral Level 5 base hospital, we work closely with hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community.

Go to
Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government - Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.

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

Selection Critiera

Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Haematologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Haematology at the role delineation of the service.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
Availability to participate in an oncall roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time

Need more information?

Applications Close: 3rd March 2023
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