Staff Specialist - Forensic Medical Services - Perm PT 0.84 FTE

• Provide forensic medical examinations and general medical examinations to children, young people, and adult victims of sexual assault. This will include, the provision of prophylactic treatment for pregnancy and STIs, photographic documentation, the provision of medical and psychological follow up and participation in legal proceedings.
• Provide a clinical forensic service that is in line with current peer agreed best practice within NSW.
• Comply with policies and procedures for the service, district, and Ministry of Health.
• Provide accurate documentation in district and Ministry of Health information systems recording the management of health responses and the provision of ongoing care.
• Communicate and collaborate with medical and psychosocial colleagues ensuring quality service provision and continuity of care for clients accessing the service.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Staff Specialists (State) Award. A subspecialty interest in sexual assault, women's health, child protection or domestic violence would be advantageous. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
• Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including clinical supervision of junior medical staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/ continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organization, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilization of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
• Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service or LHD on-call roster.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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