Medical Officer – Sedation / Anaesthetics (Day Surgery)
Medical Officer - Sedation/Anaesthetics (Day Surgery)Sessions are currently available on Tuesday, Wednesday, or ThursdayNewington, NSW Location About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join the team of our brand new day surgery unit at Newington. This custom-built, fully licensed and accredited facility has a focus on reproductive and sexual health. It is co-located with our dedicated outpatient clinics and professional education services and has an overarching commitment to equitable access.This position is responsible for the provision of sedation/anaesthesia for clients attending Family Planning NSW day surgery services. Day surgery services currently include: surgical abortion, IUD insertion/removal, vasectomy and D&C. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team. About Family Planning NSWFamily Planning NSW (FPNSW) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW. As an independent not-for-profit organisation we offer expert clinical care, information and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses and other professionals.Family Planning NSW is committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community. We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation, and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalised people in developing countries.Our ValuesFamily Planning NSW is a pro-choice organisation. All staff must support the FPNSW values.COVID VaccinationIn accordance with NSW Public Health Orders, all staff employed by Family Planning NSW are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Key Criteria EssentialPrimary medical degree with current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner and unrestricted Medicare provider numberFANZCA or FRACGP with JCCA accreditation (ANZCA, RACGP & ACCRM)Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position (ongoing compliance with either the JCCA or ANZCA CPD program)Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality services in anaesthetics/sedation, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to anaesthetics/sedationDemonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staffDemonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior medical practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to other staffDemonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sitesDemonstrated commitment to provision of a high standard of clinical care in the NGO settingDemonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the serviceDesirablePrevious experience in the provision of sedation/anaesthesia for reproductive and sexual health procedures Other requirementsA Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check are required prior to commencement in this roleImmunisation/vaccination requirements apply to this role To apply:Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description. We will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to.Please note: If you are unable to view the attached position description, please visit our careers page https://careers.fpnsw.org.au and click on the position description link at the bottom of the respective job advert. FPNSW is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Closing date for the role is 10 APRIL 2022. FPNSW does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.Position Description AUDNewington2127