MLHD - VMO - Palliative Care Specialist (Apply via eCredential)

Selection Criteria

1. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM), or specialist qualification with certification of equivalent recognition by AHPRA
2. Extensive experience in the provision of direct patient care, with an ongoing commitment to clinical consulting in palliative medicine
3. Demonstrated experience in teaching palliative medicine and end of life care to health care professionals, and in the community setting
4. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working congenially and collaboratively as both a leader and member of a multidisciplinary team and as a provider of services that produces high levels of patient satisfaction and experience
5. A willingness to provide both face-to-face and digital health i.e. video-consulting to all LHD communities, residential aged care facilities and acute facilities across Murrumbidgee LHD, on an ongoing basis
6. Willingness to establish and facilitate formalised training appointments for medical, nursing and allied health staff in palliative and end of life care
7. Willingness to engage in research activities relevant to palliative and end of life care within Murrumbidgee LHD to enhance innovation in clinical care and the equity and access of care for clients and carers in MLHD
8. Demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and clinical risk management; actively seek out improvements to service delivery; initiating change and consulting those affected by the change; allocating resources and proactively managing potential conflicts