Director of Surgery
Core
Provide strategic and operational clinical leadership to the surgical services program, ensuring safe, timely, equitable, and effective patient-centered care through multidisciplinary models.
Role type
Senior clinical leader (Director of Surgery)
Builds
Surgical services program
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery
Required skills
Strategic planning, operational management, financial budget management, medical staffing oversight, clinical quality monitoring, safety data analysis, staff development, stakeholder relationship management
Preferred skills
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, proven clinical skills, relevant management experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Oversee management of surgical services program financial budgets, medical staffing requirements, and activity targets; Participate in service planning including development of targets and resource requirements; Ensure medical staff are appropriately registered, credentialed, and working within scope of practice; Ensure clinical procedures are performed to national standards; Oversee clinical outcomes and monitor safety and quality data; Contribute to creating a work climate conducive to positive morale and employee growth; Establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, professional groups, and community agencies
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with active clinical practice