Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner
Remuneration:
Hours Per Week: 40

Lead the Future of Women's Health in Queanbeyan

Applications Close Sunday 25th October -

This is more than a specialist role. It is an opportunity to build a service, shape a culture, and improve the lives of women and families across a rapidly growing region

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an outstanding Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join Queanbeyan Hospital's newly evolving Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department as both a Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist and Head of Department.

Underpinning this position is an appointment as a permanent Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist, with the Head of Department role held for a three-year term extendable to five years dependent on satisfactory performance. Re-appointment as Head of Department after five years will be by application.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

As Head of Department, you will have the rare opportunity to:

· Lead the transformation of a growing maternity service.

· Shape the future model of obstetric and gynaecological care for the Queanbeyan community.

· Develop and expand specialist gynaecology services.

· Mentor and support General Practitioner Obstetricians and future clinicians.

· Build a culture of excellence in clinical governance, education, research and teamwork.

· Partner with executive, nursing, midwifery and allied health leaders to create integrated, patient-centred care.

This is an opportunity for a clinician who wants to leave a lasting legacy, not simply fill a roster.

About the role

As a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, the postholder will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Southern New South Wales Local Health District (SNSWLHD) O&G Service. At Queanbeyan Hospital, the O&G Department provides specialist care to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients. The postholder will be the escalation point for General Practitioner Obstetricians in the department.

For obstetrics, the postholder will participate fully in outpatient clinic duties and on-call on a rostered basis. For gynaecology, the postholder will lead in establishing a gynaecology clinic and will have a gynaecology theatre list.

As Head of Department, the postholder will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of the O&G Department. This will include the development and clinical governance of O&G services, supporting a culture of learning and best practice, and managerial responsibility, including rostering, for medical staff in the department. The postholder will be a key member of the Queanbeyan Hospital leadership team, working in partnership with midwifery, allied health and executive colleagues to deliver integrated, person-centred services aligned to the goals of SNSWLHD.

The Head of Department role will attract a management allowance and dedicated time for leadership and management activities. This is in addition to the minimum non-clinical support time allocated to a full-time Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist. The exact balance of clinical, non-clinical, and leadership and management time will be negotiated as part of job planning with the postholder's Line Manager and formally documented at the time of commencement. Job plans will be reviewed annually as part of the performance review process.

The postholder will serve as Head of Department for a three-year term, extendable to five years dependent on satisfactory performance. Continuation as Head of Department beyond five years will be by re-application. At the conclusion of the postholder's tenure as Head of Department, their job plan will be re-negotiated.

The postholder will be primarily based at Queanbeyan Hospital but may be required to work at other facilities in the District.

This position reports operationally and professionally to the Director of Medical Services - Inland South and District Services who is also based at Queanbeyan Hospital. It has a close working relationship with the Site Manager/Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

The Maternity Unit at Queanbeyan Hospital facilitates 550-600 deliveries per year. It is a Level 3 maternity service and a Level 2 neonatal service with a highly motivated midwifery workforce and a developing Midwifery Group Practice.

The Obstetric team is comprised of GP Obstetricians and Certificate and Procedural Training Programme trainees wishing to pursue careers as GP Obstetricians.

Theatre lists and facilities are available to support advanced laparoscopic procedures including total laparoscopic hysterectomies.

Queanbeyan Hospital offers training exposure for future GPs in multiple other specialities including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Anaesthetics and General Surgery.

The Lifestyle You Deserve

Located on the doorstep of Canberra, Queanbeyan offers the best of both worlds:

• A thriving and growing community.
• Access to excellent schools, universities and cultural facilities.
• Easy access to the Snowy Mountains, South Coast and national parks.
• A short commute to major tertiary services and specialist networks.

· Outstanding work-life balance in one of Australia's most liveable regions.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a FRANZCOG-qualified specialist who combines excellent clinical skills with a passion for leadership, teaching and service development. While we prefer the postholder to work 1.0 FTE, we will consider part time, job share, or other options if they can meet operational requirements.

You will be someone who:

· Inspires confidence and collaboration.

· Champions patient-centred care.

· Values education and mentoring.

· Embraces innovation and service improvement.

· Can bring people together to achieve exceptional outcomes for women, babies and families.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Every birth, every family, every patient interaction is an opportunity to improve lives.

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where your expertise, vision and values can genuinely shape the future of women's healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated commitment to education, with experience in teaching and training.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate to a senior medical leadership role. Experience managing a clinical unit, service, or program will be viewed positively.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management.
• RANZCOG Associate Training Program Supervisor Certification. It will be expected that if the postholder does not already possess certification that they apply for it within six months of appointment.

Support for

• Sustainable Healthcare:
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

Southern NSW Local Health District has the potential to support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.