RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROVISION OF SURGICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING RESEARCH, PATIENT CARE AND UNDERGRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE TEACHING AS APPROPRIATE TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF OMFS SURGICAL PATIENTS. THE TRAINEE IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF QUALITY OF ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR SERVICE DELIVERY AND THE EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES WITHIN WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT.DECISION MAKING AND SUPERVISION WILL BE AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE UNACCREDITED TRAINEE’S SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. THEY WILL BE EXPECTED TO ADOPT A PROGRESSIVELY MORE INDEPENDENT APPROACH TO PATIENT MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO THEIR EXPERIENCE, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE APPROPRIATE ATTENDING MEDICAL OFFICER (AMO). ALL PATIENTS MANAGED WITHIN THE HOSPITALS OF THE HEALTH SERVICE ARE UNDER THE DIRECT CARE OF A SPECIALIST MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. ALL DECISIONS REGARDING A PATIENT’S CARE ARE TO BE CLEARLY COMMUNICATED WITH THE SPECIALIST RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT CARE.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilizing excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
• BDS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices that support credentialing to the position and are commensurate with the scope of practice requirements of the position. High level communication skills, both written and verbal. Sound clinical knowledge in oral and maxillofacial surgery demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence based best practice. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for a trainee. Demonstrated participation in the supervision of junior medical staff.
• Subspecialty interest or expertise appropriate to the needs of the Dept. Interest or experience in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
• Possess or be eligible for a NSW driver’s licence.
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  For role related queries or questions contact Lydia Lim on lydia.lim@health.nsw.gov.au
  Applications Close: 05, August 202