NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioner - Emergency Department Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)
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- Specialist
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- REQ478157 Requisition #
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- Apr 07, 2024 Post Date
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Requisition ID: REQ478157
Remuneration as Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval
We welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year.
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What you'll be doing
Participate in quality improvement activities as well as providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Why you should consider applying
We can offer you:
· Diverse career pathways
· Professional and personal development
· Help with further study and education
· Flexible and supportive work environment
· Opportunities to start or build a career or re-enter the workforce
· Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
· The opportunity to make a difference!
As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination
Where you'll be working
With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. Grafton Base Hospital, is a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year. The hospital undertakes over 3,300 surgical procedures and over 24,700 Emergency presentations annually. Services include Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Stroke Unit, Chemotherapy Satellite Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, General Medicine, Surgical Services, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Women’s Care Unit, Hospital in the Home, Medical Imaging, Pathology and Occupational Therapy.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all. Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
Please visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.
Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs
A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form). Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Selection Criteria
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways, and/or eligible for General registration with the Medical Board of Australia and have appropriate skills and training assessed by the Local Health District to provide specialist General Practice services.
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in General Practice at the role delineation of the service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Harvey Lee, Director Medical Services Email: Harvey.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au or Dr William Davies Director of Emergency Email: William.Davies@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 6 May 2024
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