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1 Reference Number : Recruitment Type Position Number : Position Title : Cost Centre : Organisation unit : Location : Facility : Advertised Award/Classification Registration/ Licence Requirements : Vaccination Category : General Recruitment POSITION DESCRIPTION Staff Specialist - Clinical Geneticist - Perm P/T 20hpw Cost Centre Code % CSLS - Clinical Genetics - RPA Hospital NSW Health Service - NSW Health Pathology Sydney Central Sydney Laboratory Service Staff Specialist (State) Award Medical Board of Australia MED Category A Employment Screening Check National Criminal Record Check : Working With Children Background Check : Working With Aged Care Check : Yes Yes No Responsible To : Prof Ron Trent, Dr Jason Pinner Responsible For : Genetic Counsellors Purpose Of Position : Provide clinical management and treatment of patients within a Sydney LHD/NSW Health Pathology facility under your care. This care will be provided within the scope of practice granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. 1. Clinical Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a Sydney LHD/NSW Health Pathology facility under your care, within the scope of practice granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. Ensure detailed patient treatment plans are in place to support the timely management of patients. Ensure a high standard of clinical record documentation is maintained. This includes the completion of the patient s clinical records to reflect clinical decisions and the keeping of appropriate databases up-to-date. Provide a consultant service as required for patients of other senior medical staff. Participate in the on-call roster for your department as required.

2 Provide care to non-inpatients attending department ambulatory clinics as required. Be an active participant in the clinical activities in your Department. Adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice. Preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at a district level, if credentialed. Provide genetic diagnosis, investigation and risk assessment to patients and their families. Provide information about genetic disorders to patients, their families and the referring doctors. Order and interpret genetic tests. Provide supervision, education and guidance to genetic counsellors and genetic fellow. Provide a consultative service on genetic issues to a broad range of health professionals in hospital and the community Supervise the genetics database and provide statistics to NSW Ministry of Health as required. ParticipateTake part in teaching within the hospital and to general practitioners. Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to provide, information, risk assessment and counselling regarding genetic disorders. Knowledge of NSW guidelines and policies applicable to clinical genetics. Knowledge of genetics databases and clinical reporting systems. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively with other staff. Strong interest in teaching and supervision of genetic counsellors Interest and/or experience in research as pertaining to clinical genetics 2. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement Key Accountabilities : Comply with Sydney LHD/NSW Health Pathology clinical governance policies and programs. Participate in the facility quality improvement program. Ensure effective clinical handover processes in accordance with facility and Sydney LHD guidelines. Participate in the facility and / or Sydney LHD clinical governance requirements for ongoing maintenance of professional competence and clinical performance. Participation in peer review and other personal development activities consistent with the relevant specialist medical college requirements to maintain professional standards. Ensure compliance with the standards contained within the Australian Council on Health Care Standards Guidelines for Accreditation. 3. Education and Training Participation in teaching and training at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education where required by your Head of Department or Service in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Clinical Education and Training Institute (CETI), Sydney LHD and NSW Ministry of Health policies; and, if applicable, the relevant specialist medical College vocational training program. Contribute to the education and training of other clinical staff as required by your Department or Service Head. Participate in Departmental training programs and any other training courses specified by facility and/or Sydney LHD/NSW Health Pathology management that will enhance personal development, skills and knowledge, and practice requirements. 4. Supervision Ensure supervision of junior medical staff (intern to postgraduate Fellow) in accordance with facility, Sydney LHD NSW Health Pathology, CETI, NSW Ministry of Health and relevant specialist medical College polices and guidelines. 5. Performance Management Participate in the Sydney LHD Performance Review and Management Program. Demonstrate clinical competency within the clinical privileges granted by the Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. 6. Other Duties

3 Attend, participate and support administrative meetings as required by the Department and Service Head or Director of Medical Services. Abide by the Sydney LHD/NSW Health Pathology Code of Conduct. Ensure familiarity with, and adherence to, all NSW Ministry of Health, Sydney LHD, NSW Health Pathology and Facility / Service policies and procedures that are relevant to the performance of the duties specified in this Position Description Comply with and implement the NSW Health Risk Management Enterprise-Wide Policy and Framework and ensure the effective identification, management, monitoring and reporting of risks within the Local Health District. Delivery of medical services within your Department to ensure the Department provides agreed service delivery and meets relevant performance benchmarks and expenditure and revenue targets. Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and genetic counsellors. Maintain up to date knowledge on genetics issues including availability of accredited DNA tests overseas and in Australia. Challenges/Problem Solving : Provide a service to a large population, including hospital on call, with a small team of genetics staff. Educate health care practitioners to ensure timely and appropriate referrals to the service. Maintain up to date knowledge on genetics issues including availability of molecular tests overseas and in Australia Provide a service to a large population, including hospital on call, with a small team of genetics staff Educate health care practitioners to ensure timely appropriate referrals to the service. Head of Department. Head of Clinical Genetics service. Other staff, including in particular staff within your department and junior medical staff or genetic counsellors under your supervision. Communication : Patients. Other hospital departments, particularly Fetal Medicine at RPAH. Hospital executive. Participate on relevant committees/working groups as required. Clinical decisions associated with the management and treatment of the patients in SSWAHS facilities under your care. Decision Making : Clinical decision making will focus predominantly on risk estimation for patients and families at risk for genetic disorders, and when, and on whom, to order molecular tests. There are various policies and guidelines available from the NSW MoH, Human Genetics Society of Australasia and the Colleges. Selection Criteria

4 Selection Criteria : Staffing : Current registered medical practitioner or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and FRACP. Recognition, or eligible for recognition, as a specialist in clinical genetics under the Staff Specialist State Award. Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education / continuing professional development Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team Demonstrated ability to comply with services objectives of the public health organisation, including provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, preparedness to participate in provision of health services at Sydney LHD level, if credentialed Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or post graduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff and genetic counsellors both in training and accredited. Preparedness to participate in any on-call service, including on-call rosters already existing or established, if requested and credentialed As per agreed FTE Budget : As per Sydney LHD/ NSW Health Pathology arrangement Financial Delegation: Nil Physical Demands JOB DEMANDS CHECKLIST Sitting - remaining in a seated position to perform tasks Standing - remaining standing without moving about to perform tasks Walking - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors, slopes Running - Floor type: even / uneven / slippery, indoors / outdoors, slopes Bend/Lean Forward from Waist - Forward bending from the waist to perform tasks Trunk Twisting - Turning from the waist while sitting or standing to perform tasks Kneeling - remaining in a kneeling posture to perform tasks Squatting / Crouching - Adopting a squatting or crouching posture to perform tasks Leg / Foot Movement - Use of leg and / or foot to operate machinery Climbing (stairs/ladders) - Ascend / descend stairs, ladders, steps Lifting / Carrying - Light lifting & carrying: 0-9 kg Lifting / Carrying - Moderate lifting & carrying: kg Lifting / Carrying - Heavy lifting & carrying: 16kg & above Reaching - Arms fully extended forward or raised above shoulder Pushing / Pulling / Restraining - Using force to hold / restrain or move objects toward or away from the body Head / Neck Postures - Holding head in a position other than neutral (facing forward) Hand & Arm Movements - Repetitive movements of hands and arms Grasping / Fine Manipulation - Gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands Work At Heights - Using ladders, footstools, scaffolding, or other objects to perform work Driving - Operating any motor powered vehicle Sensory Demands Sight - Use of sight is an integral part of work performance e.g. Viewing of X-Rays, computer screens Hearing - Use of hearing is an integral part of work performance e.g. Telephone enquiries Smell - Use of smell is an integral part of work performance e.g. Working with chemicals Taste - Use of taste is an integral part of work performance e.g. Food preparation

5 Touch - Use of touch is an integral part of work performance Psychosocial Demands Distressed People - e.g. Emergency or grief situations Aggressive & Uncooperative People - e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness Unpredictable People - e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries Restraining - involvement in physical containment of patients / clients Exposure to Distressing Situations - e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies Environmental Demands Dust - Exposure to atmospheric dust Gases - Working with explosive or flammable gases requiring precautionary measures Fumes - Exposure to noxious or toxic fumes Liquids - Working with corrosive, toxic or poisonous liquids or chemicals requiring PPE Hazardous substances - e.g. Dry chemicals, glues Noise - Environmental / background noise necessitates people raise their voice to be heard Inadequate Lighting - Risk of trips, falls or eyestrain Sunlight - Risk of sunburn exists from spending more than 10 minutes per day in sunlight Extreme Temperatures - Environmental temperatures are less than 15C or more than 35C Confined Spaces - areas where only one egress (escape route) exists Slippery or Uneven Surfaces - Greasy or wet floor surfaces, ramps, uneven ground Inadequate Housekeeping - Obstructions to walkways and work areas cause trips and falls Working At Heights - Ladders / stepladders / scaffolding are required to perform tasks Biological Hazards - e.g. exposure to body fluids, bacteria, infectious diseases As the incumbent of this position, I confirm I have read the Position Description and Job Demands Checklist, understand its content and agree to work in accordance with the requirements of the position. Employee Name: Employee Signature Date: Manager's Name: Manager's Signature Date: