Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine - Manning Base Hospital (apply via eCredential)

REQ468644 Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine - Apply via eCredential
Manning Base Hospital
Taree, NSW
Permanent Part Time 0.5FTE Opportunity 
Applications close 19 May 2024

• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle with an affordable cost of living
• Rural incentives apply
• Relocation assistance and subsidised temporary accommodation available

Manning Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated and passionate Palliative Medicine Specialist. You will provide expertise in clinical management and treatment of palliative care patients as part of an established specialist led palliative care team servicing the Lower Mid North Coast Sector. 

Essential Qualifications are Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM) or nearing completion within the next 6 months. 

About the role

• You will provide specialist palliative medicine support and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality, safe and well governed specialist palliative care.
• You will have a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision and participate in quality activities, professional development, and continuing education.
• Applicants should be familiar with the five phases of palliative care and be well versed in best evidence approach to managing patients across the spectrum of palliative care presentations.
• You may be eligible for a conjoint appointment with the University of Newcastle at an academic level commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

About our Department:

• 1 x 1.0 FTE Palliative Care Specialist (available throughout the week Mon-Fri).
• Specialist led inpatient consult liaison service in Manning Base Hospital including CNC2, CNS & Registrar.
• Community palliative care nursing led service providing support to the region including Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Gloucester, & Bulahdelah.
• Medical governance of Forster Private Hospital palliative care consult liaison service.
• Outpatient clinic potential.
• Strong links with the district wide Health Service and support networks statewide.
• Accreditation for Advanced Skilled Post (ACCRM/RACGP) and Diploma of Palliative Care (RACP).
• We have a well-established relationship with the University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health and teach into Year 3-5 of the Joint Medical Program. Appointment as a conjoint academic is encouraged (level commensurate with qualifications and experience).

What we can offer:

• Diverse range of palliative care presentations and opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding department
• Career acceleration with genuine possibility of leadership roles, academic opportunities, research, QA/QI and patient safety.
• Coastal lifestyle with affordable costs of living.
• Great team of committed and supportive colleagues.
• Good prospects for establishing a sustainable private practice.

Why come and work at Manning Base Hospital?

We have undergone significant redevelopment following a $140 million investment with a further $100M recently allocated to further expansion.
We have 180 beds with all the specialities you would expect of a Rural/Regional Hospital, providing you with a diverse mix of elective and emergency cases with support from our tertiary centre (John Hunter Hospital).
We serve the local coastal and inland communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry, Old Bar, Gloucester, Manning Point and surrounding district, approximately 100,000 people over 3,732 km2. 

Taree is located on the beautiful Manning River we are major commercial centre of the Barrington Coast, which is situated three hours north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie. We have pristine beaches, national parks, and beautiful waterways to explore throughout the region, is the perfect spot to create that coastal or hinterland lifestyle. Our region also offers a range of sporting facilities, performing arts and entertainment alongside cafes and restaurants which showcase local produce. 

Want to know more? 

For a confidential discussion about the position:
Dr Arron Veltre, Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine, Manning Base Hospital 
M: 0411 956 010 E: Arron.Veltre@health.nsw.gov.au 

Application Enquiries:  
Jessica Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant 
P: (02) 6767 7063 E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au 

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