NSW Health
Medical Lead - HNELHD Virtual Care Centre
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Job Description
- Req#: 278245
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time - 0.5FTE
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: 186241 - 229825Hours Per Week: 20
Req ID: REQ546908
Closing Date: 29 January 2025
Tentative Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 3 February 2025
Staff Specialist, Medical Lead, Virtual Care Centre, Hunter New England Local Health District
Hunter New England is seeking to engage a clinical leader to provide innovative medical leadership and robust clinical governance in establishing and operationalising the HNE Virtual Care Centre. The medical lead will assist the Virtual Care Centre Change Manager in achieving the key strategies for virtual service including but not limited to excellence, leadership, education, and research in delivering quality virtual patient-centered health care. The Medical Lead will assist with implementing the virtual models of care necessary to support the delivery of services across HNE to all consumers and clinicians regardless of their physical location. The role of the medical lead for a new Virtual Care Centre is vital in ensuring the seamless integration of technology into healthcare, emphasising the commitment to high-quality, patient-centered services.
Mandatory requirements of this role include:
• Extensive understanding of the safe delivery of healthcare within a virtual environment
• Management and oversight of the delivery and quality of clinical services, educational programs, clinical practice improvement and research relevant to medical officers
• Oversight of and support for senior medical officers, including recruitment, rosters, leave management, workplace safety assessment and appraisal and wellbeing.Where You’ll Be Working: This incredible opportunity offers the flexibility to be based anywhere across the Hunter New England Health District. Hunter New England Local Health District covers a region of 131,785 square kilometres. Kamilaroi, Gomilaroi, Geawegal, Bahtabah, Thungutti, Awabakal, Aniawan, Biripi, Worimi, Nganyaywana, Wonnarua, Banbai, Ngoorabul, Bundjalung, Yallaroi and Darkinung peoples are the traditional custodians of the land. You will work closely with key leaders, including the Executive Operations Manager, General Managers, Senior clinicians, Mental health specialists, Stream and Network leads, and the Medical Lead. Regular team interactions and participation in virtual steering committees will foster collaboration and drive innovative outcomes.
Our team culture is built on equality, respect, and compassionate leadership, creating a supportive and future-focused environment. With a negotiable location within the district, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking healthcare organisation.
Step into a cutting-edge, transformative role where you can shape the clinical delivery of virtual care services and make a lasting impact on a health system that’s evolving to meet the needs of diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This is your chance to lead initiatives in virtual care, rural health, and innovative practices, directing change in an interconnected and future-focused healthcare environment. Your efforts will contribute to a patient-centred care model and improves health outcomes
• Eligible for Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fellowship Royal Australasian College of Physicians – RACP and/or specialist registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated success as a medical leader, responsible for managing and delivering safe, effective, and sustainable healthcare at a health service's department or division level.
• Experience in the design of health care models that involve virtual health care delivery utilising technology and virtual workforce.
• Demonstrated experience in change leadership and management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with complex stakeholders across the health system to better integrate care and provide an enhanced consumer and clinician experience.
• Evidence of being a high-level collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance with detailed knowledge of and experience in governance and clinical risk management principles and practices to achieve the goals of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with a multidisciplinary health care team, communicate with patients, family, colleagues and other staff, and work as an effective member of the virtual care service team.Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor a confidential conversation please reach out to Susan Heyman, Executive Director Operations at Susan.Heyman@health.nsw.gov.au .
Applications Close: 29 January 2025About the company
The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.