Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:

Proven skills in:

• Investigation, negotiation and resolution of complaints.
• Supervision, direction and management of staff.
• Working relationships with patients, their families and other staff which demonstrates,
• courtesy, respect, consideration, empathy, honesty, openness, providing good service, promoting health and promoting the goals of the BHF and Gawler Health Service.
• Effective communication, both verbally and written.

Experience

Proven experience in:

• Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Teaching
• Research and publication

Knowledge

• Knowledge of management issues within a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of WH&S practices and EEO.

The Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology Northern Sites key responsibilities are overviewed below:

Clinical:

• To engage in clinical practice as determined by the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Northern Sites) and Executive Director Medical Services, in consultation with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Gawler Health Service.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical practice of the Unit's medical staff through regular performance development and review meetings, according to the policies of BHF and GHS.
• To ensure the maintenance of comprehensive clinical records which document significant patient management decisions.
• To support and, if possible, expand the scope of clinical obstetric services at Gawler Health Service.
• Actively participate in clinical review programmes to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes.

Teaching:

• To support and contribute to the undergraduate teaching program, under the direction of the University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the WCH and Lyell McEwin Health Services.
• Contribute to and facilitation of continuing education programmes and undergraduate teaching programs.
• Facilitate postgraduate teaching in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in liaison with the RANZCOG training supervisor at CYWHS as agreed by the Executive Director of Medical Services, GHS.
• Junior medical staff are provided with opportunities for learning and education.

Administration:

• To attend committee and other meetings as requested by the Deputy Director Medical Services (Northern Sites) or Executive Director Medical Services
• To prepare statements and reports as requested by the Deputy Director of Medical Services (Northern Sites) or Executive Director Medical Services
• To assist in the co-ordination, direction and control of the medical service in association with the Deputy Director Medical Services (Northern Sites) and Director, Nursing and Midwifery, Gawler Health Service.
• Continuously review existing practices and promoting change where required.
• Contribute to the development of practice guidelines, protocols and quality indicators.
• Organise regular peri natal and caesarean section audits, to improve the safety and effectiveness of treatment in O&G at GHS.
• Clinical risks are assessed and appropriate corrective strategies are developed.
• Contribute to investigating and resolving complaints from obstetric patients, in consultation with the line manager, to assist in the administration of medico-legal matters.

Human Resource Management:

• Participate in the continuing professional development of self and others, including annual performance appraisal and performance management.
• Ensure efficient and fair management of rosters (including management of sub specialisation within general rosters), leave, overtime and workforce management (scheduling and utilisation) of medical staff within the service including students, junior and senior staff and Clinical Leads.
• Undertake medical staff recruitment and manage staff turnover and workforce planning for Service.
• Adherence to professional code of conduct and appropriate team professional relationships.

Strategic Planning:

• Working with the interdisciplinary service line team, develop the business plan for the Service that ensures service delivery is aligned to Service Line's and Directorate's business goals, providing operational and strategic advice in relation to the data, trends, KPIs, evidence, medical recruitment, patient expectations and contemporary models of care.
• Participate in the formulation of a strategic vision for the Service and in the planning and development of strategic initiatives, programs and projects that support the main KPI’s of care delivery, including demand management, patient flow surgical access, inter-disciplinary models of care, quality and patient safety, and continuous quality improvement programs.

Scope of Clinical Practice:

• To provide services within Maternity and Gynaecology Services - Gawler Health Service, in the areas of all risk obstetrics and general gynaecology within a defined Scope of Clinical Practice, as agreed on by the Senior Medical Practitioner, the Medical Unit Head, and the Director of Medical Services.

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Educational/Vocational Qualifications

Fellowship of the RANZCOG (or equivalent), eligible for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of South Australia.

• This is an opportunity to contribute to the planning and shaping of future Obstetrics services
• Working in a service good culture and sense of team and community.
• Significant growth area, in close proximity to the city.
• Improving access to services for Aboriginal women, ensuring those services are provided in a culturally appropriate way.
• Responding to and implementing changes in obstetric practice based on evidence, and continually training and development.

The Clinical Director O&G Northern site will report directly to the Director of Medical Services.

Classification Code: MD2

Service Location: Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Remuneration: Salary and package to be discussed with the Principal Consultant

Criminal History Clearance Requirements:

• NPC – Unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
• It is mandatory that no person, whether or not currently working in SA Health, will be eligible for appointment to a position in SA Health unless they have obtained a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC).
• Prescribed Positions under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 must obtain a satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit

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Immunisation Risk Category:

Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)

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