Deputy Director Medical Services/Staff Specialist Kempsey District Hospital

Kempsey District Hospital, on the beautiful sunny Mid North Coast of Australia, acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land our facility is built upon – The Dunghutti Nation.

Kempsey boasts stunning beaches, the perfect climate and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.  It is an incredible area to raise a family. It offers world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and fine wine, excellent private and public schools and fantastic sporting opportunities.

The Kempsey District Hospital was opened in 1881 and is well acknowledged for its excellence in continually developing and improving the quality of healthcare it provides. Kempsey District Hospital is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

Kempsey Health Campus provides a comprehensive emergency service 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The Emergency Department is supported by High Dependency Unit, In Patient Unit, Maternity, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Radiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Pathology.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: 170,655 – 210,592

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ173606

Applications Close: 29th July 2020

The successful candidate will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

• Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators or other appropriate specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award that is additionally supported by post graduate qualifications in management.

Demonstrated experience of clinical leadership and management at a senior level inclusive of medical administration, medical workforce, professional practice, clinical governance, medical ethics, clinical teaching and leadership and change management, including managing health financial, activity and reporting systems.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Rob Hislop, Director of Medical Services: Robert.Hislop@health.nsw.gov.au