Staff Specialist Anaesthetist - Cardiothoracic

Purpose of Position

Position Title:                Staff Specialist Anaesthetist - Cardiothoracic

Employment Type:         Permanent Part Time

Hours per week:             24 Hours per week

Position Grade:                Staff Specialist

Salary:                             $97,465- $120,269 (Pro Rata)

Enterprise Agreement:   NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Staff Specialist Agreement

D epartment Name:        Anaesthetics

Position Summary:         

A vacancy exists in the Anaesthetics Department at St Vincent’s Hospital for a staff specialist with sub-speciality interests in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and transplantation. We are looking for a dedicated, dynamic clinician with excellence in 3D transoesophageal echocardiography including echocardiography certification; substantial experience in anaesthesia for heart-lung transplantation and other mechanical support devices; and, a commitment to further education of ANZCA trainees & fellows. Involvement in research and quality improvement projects would also be desirable.

Interest in research is essential with involvement in Quality Assurance projects desirable. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in pre-anaesthetic assessment clinics for cardiac and non-cardiac surgical patients, provide anaesthetic services for structural heart procedures in the cardiac catheter lab, and non-cardiac anaesthesia service provision as required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the core values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in their everyday practice.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in the cardiothoracic out of hours on-call roster.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

Terms and conditions of employment are as prescribed in the NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’s Staff Specialist Agreement.

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme go to https://www.smartsalary.com.au/

About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme go to https://www.smartsalary.com.au/

Application Instructions:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.

Applications for this role must be made online by Date and Time via our eCredentialing System which is available at the following link: https://st-vincents-cgov-thcr4ka9.patientsafety.com/webframe/modules/mod_meldingen/FormController.php?form_id=31

All applicants are required to upload a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and list at least three referees in their application. Please address your application to the Contact Person listed.

Applications must be made by the ecredentialling link listed above.

Applicants who do not address the Selection Criteria will automatically be culled.

Applications close at 11.45pm on 23 July 2018 despite an advertised closing date of 24 July 2018.

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Selection Criteria

1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia 2. Possess, or be eligible to possess, specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); 3. Possess Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent as provided for in the Staff Specialist’s State Award; 4. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and high standards of clinical practice in Cardiac Anaesthesia including Transplant Anaesthesia, commensurate to experience which is appropriate to the requirements of the position; 5. Diagnostic Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) training, higher certification, experience and continuing education requirements as per ANZCA Guidelines; 6. Demonstrated leadership skills that support and foster innovation to create a learning culture, with proven ability to improve the quality of services and patient care outcomes through clinical practice & research; 7. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality, compassionate care as evidenced by working as a leader & member of the multidisciplinary team, and active participation in quality assurance & governance activity: 8. Demonstrated commitment to teaching at speciality registrar, junior medical officer and undergraduate levels with demonstrated knowledge, experience and understanding of the roles & responsibilities of an ANZCA fellow, use of the ANZCA Training Portfolio System and ANZCA curriculum for trainees.