Do you
want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health
of its people and community?
This
is a vacancy for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments at various
hours or sessions per fortnight. Casual appointments
may also be considered, and Fixed term appointments include the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently
have approval to fill multiple positions, up to 0.8 FTE (Full Time
Equivalent).
What
is our Consultant - Physician - Oncology role?
The
successful applicant will lead the multidisciplinary team to
provide specialist medical services to patients. This
includes:
- Promoting
patient safety and quality of care.
- Providing
leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education,
where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical
Practitioners and other health workers.
- Promoting,
developing and participating in clinical research including
clinical trials.
- Working
in collaboration with the Head of Department and other
Consultants to achieve national, state and NMHS performance
standards and targets.
- Enhancing
the reputation of the department for clinical excellence at a
state and national level.
- Working
within the scope of clinical practice as defined and
recommended by the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Medical
Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice
Committee.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be
assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
What
we offer
NMHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given
to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In
addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Professional
and career development opportunities.
- Diverse
and inclusive culture.
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage
you to contact Rajiv Shinde on
0492 943 689 or Louisa Lo on 0425 005 598 to
discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
Area
profile
SCGH is one
of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the
Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH
provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including
trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general
medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's
only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment
centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for
neurosurgery and liver transplants.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants
are required to apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
The Job
Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your
application should include:
- A
statement addressing the selection criteria (as
outlined in the JDF), including examples that demonstrate your
knowledge, experience, and skills, in no more than three (3)
pages.
- A
Cover Letter explaining why you are applying and
outlining your suitability for this position.
- A
detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae, which sets out
your qualifications, capabilities, and experience relevant to
this position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants
must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide
references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them
being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility
to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is
an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a
fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your
entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the
contract.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,
it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout
the health service. In addition to this, should the successful
applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next
most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity
and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of
belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are
committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care
for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect,
Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position.
NMHS upholds
the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have
disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace
adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or
require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement
is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the
closing date will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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Metropolitan Health Service 2025
