Senior Lecturer - Level C - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Job no: 516158
Work type: Continuing - Full-time
Campus: Adelaide
Categories: Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Level C

(Level C) $135,388 to $155,696 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation & clinical loading (if applicable) applies.

Continuing Full time position available

The Adelaide Medical School provides an innovative and collaborative research and teaching environment. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist for a joint appointment at 1.0 FTE within the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, and the Women's and Babies Division, Women's and Children's Hospital, Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN).

The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Women's and Children's Hospital, contributing to the delivery of Obstetrics and/or Gynaecology services while overseeing junior medical staff. Moreover, they will play a pivotal role in advancing teaching, research, and service development within the Adelaide Medical School and the Women's and Children's Hospital, fostering the academic growth of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Join a renowned academic institution and hospital network dedicated to women's and children's health, offering a vibrant environment for professional development and innovation. The role provides an opportunity to lead in the medical program, drive impactful research initiatives, and shape policy advancements in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The appointee will report to the Discipline Lead, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Adelaide Medical School and the Clinical Director of the Women's and Babies Division at Women's and Children's Hospital. This role encompasses clinical leadership, academic support, and administrative responsibilities across both institutions, requiring a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice.

Key responsibilities for The University of Adelaide will broadly include:

• Provide leadership in the medical program teaching and evaluation in the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Teach and supervise students in the medical and health sciences programs in the faculty
• Provide leadership in the development of interprofessional learning
• Provide leadership for teaching and curriculum development of medical students in the Discipline
• Provide a high level of commitment to the strategic plans of the university and faculty
• Liaise and communicate with relevant sections of the community, professional associations and government organisations

Key responsibilities for the Women's and Children's Health Network will broadly include:

Clinical Delivery

• Responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient medical service within the objectives and the philosophies of the Hospital
• Provision of medical care to hospital inpatients and outpatients
• Meet service requirements of WCH in both general and high risk obstetric or gynaecology care, or a relevant subspecialty (including participation in the emergency on-call roster and cover for inpatients)

Clinical Leadership

• Provision of training and supervision to undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees in the Women's and Babies Division
• Encouraging and supporting multi-disciplinary teamwork amongst staff for optimal clinical service outcomes
• Involvement in continuing professional development activities
• Attendance and participation in the clinical meetings of the Hospital
• Adhering to policies, protocols and procedures as determined by the service or the Hospital that will ensure the provision of a high standard medical practice
• Contribute to the provision policy advice and leadership in Obstetrics & Gynaecology as required
• Representing the department and the Hospital at community, inter-hospital, regional and State for as requested by the Clinical Director of WABS or the Executive of the Hospital

Clinical Administration

• Participation in quality, safety and clinical risk management activities
• Contributing to clinical review programs to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes

To be successful you will need:

• Registration as a medical practitioner and specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with AHPRA
• FRANZCOG (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated track record in administration, research, and teaching at an appropriate level
• Higher degree in research or teaching (MD or PhD) or working towards the same
• Proven experience in conducting high-quality research or teaching in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in a tertiary clinical and academic setting

This position requires a valid Working with Children and National Police Check.

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Clinical Director, Women's & Babies Division
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
NHMRC Investigator Fellow
Women's and Children's Hospital
Ph: 8
Email:

Head of Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of Adelaide
Ph: 8
Email:
CRICOS Provider Number 00123M

Advertised: 03 Mar :00 AM
Applications close: 03 Apr :55 PM

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.