Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) - Permanent 1.0FTE (HOD position - Remainder of Quinquen

Job Description

Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) - Permanent 1.0FTE (HOD position - Remainder of Quinquennium) Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Raiyomand Dalal on (02) 4634 3*** or via email on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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About The Opportunity

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This is a Permanent full time position for a Staff Specialist with Campbelltown and Camden Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department. This position will also serve as a temporary appointment as the Obstetrics Head of Department for the remainder of Quinquennium.

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What You'll be doing

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• Provide clinical governance & obstetric leadership for Birthing unit policy and procedure development
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• Active surveillance of obstetric KPIs including maternal & perinatal morbidity and mortality
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• Review and monitor postpartum care of women in the hospital and via the midwifery‐support program at home following early discharge
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• Develop and expand models of care to meet the needs of women, including continuity of care high risk and low‐risk midwifery models, as well as GPSC
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• Focus on improving obstetric outcomes for vulnerable women ‐ including Aboriginal, CALD, migrant and refugee groups, and women with identified psycho‐social vulnerabilities.
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• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to improving obstetric indicators ‐ ACHS, WHA, HACs.
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Where You'll Be Working

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Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region.

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Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged‐care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care.

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The hospitals share a close‐knit, community‐focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi‐million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities.

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Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare.

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Additional Information

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Salary Packaging
\n South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

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Health & Fitness
\n South Western Sydney Local Health District employeesreceive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

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Transforming Your Experience
\n 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.

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

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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 adisability and people from theLGBTQI+community to apply.

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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.