CESPHN opportunities for General Practitioners 

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) invites General Practitioners to express an interest to represent the organisation and provide a GP voice on several hospital clinical councils: 

• Sutherland Hospital Clinical Council 

• Sydney Dental Hospital’s Oral Health Clinical Council 

• Canterbury Hospital Clinical Council 
  

The role requires you to: 

• Stay familiar with CESPHN programs, services and areas of focus by reading Sydney Health Weekly, the CESPHN update monthly and staying in touch with updates on CESPHN’s website.  

• Attend these meetings once a month and provide a report to CESPHN outlining any issues raised that relate to CESPHN’s role.  

• Be a representative for CESPHN – inform them of CESPHN’s services and give updates on what is happening at CESPHN, etc. 

• Provide a GP perspective to matters discussed. 

• Look for opportunities for collaboration and improvements between primary health and hospitals.  

• Provide a short report soon after the meeting, outlining any issues raised and recommendations for follow-up for CESPHN.  

• Submit an invoice for payment following CESPHN’s receipt of the report. 
  

To express your interest, or if you have any questions, please email engagement@cesphn.com.au. 

Specific information for each Clinical Council is outlined below: 

Sutherland Hospital Clinical Council 

The Clinical Council provides a structure for consultation and involvement of clinical staff in management decisions impacting the Sutherland Hospital and health services. 

The meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30-9am. It can be joined virtually or online. The next meeting will be 11 September.  

Sydney Dental Oral Health Clinical Council 

The Oral Health Clinical Council is a forum for consultation between the executive management team, clinical staff and consumer representation in the planning of clinical services which deliver safe, high-quality patient care.  

The meeting is usually the third Wednesday of each month 3-4:30pm. It can be joined virtually or in person. The next meeting will be 17 September. 

Canterbury Hospital Clinical Council 

Canterbury Hospital’s Clinical Council provides a forum for senior clinical staff, facility management, consumer and general practice representatives to engage with each other and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care and clinical services at the hospital. 

The meeting is usually the third Wednesday of each month 3-4:30pm. It can be joined virtually or in person. The next meeting will be 17 September.