Staff Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine - The Royal Hospital for WomenSouth Eastern Sydney Local Health DistrictEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 40Requisition ID: REQ531955The Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine/Obstetrics at The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) is pleased to announce our opening for a Subspecialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) with a particular interest in the management of both uncomplicated and complicated twin pregnancies, and laser for twin to twin transfusion.We are particularly interested in speaking to junior subspecialists or those who are completing their certification in maternal fetal medicine.The RHW established a Multiple Pregnancy Clinic in 2009 and it is expected that the successful applicant will take over the Multiple Pregnancy Clinic.The NSW Fetal Therapy unit is based at the Royal Hospital for Women and is where most of the lasers for twin-to-twin transfusion are undertaken in NSW.It is expected that the applicant will have experience in laser for twin-to-twin transfusion and will participate in the on-call roster for this service.There are co-located children's (Sydney Children's Hospital) and adult hospitals (Prince of Wales Hospital) on the campus.It is expected that the successful candidate will have a strong history of working in a multidisciplinary collaborative team, as well as experience in ultrasound diagnosis of fetal abnormalities, diagnostic procedures such as CVS/amniocentesis and other fetal procedures.The Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine comprises 5 part-time MFM subspecialists, 1.8 full-time equivalent genetic counsellor, 2 part-time geneticists, two full-time midwives and a maternal fetal medicine midwifery group practice.The department has 2 ultrasound machines and Viewpoint reporting system.There is an active research culture within the department and training of MFM subspecialist fellows.The position will be primarily located at the Royal Hospital for Women but may be varied as agreed.The successful candidate may be eligible for a conjoint appointment to the Prince of Wales Clinical School with the UNSW Faculty of Medicine.The level of the appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.The application must demonstrate the ability to work as a team member within the facility.The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1973 and Staff Specialist (State) Award, and demonstrated subspecialty training and qualifications in Maternal Fetal Medicine e.g.CMFM.Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of effective high quality Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine services, 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 the specialty.Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital.Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.This is a Category A position.All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2023_022.Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence. #J-18808-Ljbffr