Overview
HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital
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Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: Sessional Award
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ594008
Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly
About Tomaree
Tomaree Hospital, nestled in Port Stephens, invites passionate and experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to join the team.
Responsibilities
- Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD.
- Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and on-call periods, including clinical handover, supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD.
- Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD.
- Demonstrate medical expertise with recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
- Contribute to teaching and support for staff and trainees to develop knowledge.
- Communicate effectively with patients, students, health professionals and the public (oral and written).
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary framework and with stakeholders in various settings.
- Engage in management activities, leadership, safety and quality improvement where applicable.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and clinical governance.
- Advocate for improvements in individual and societal health.
Qualifications
- Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRMM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of medical expertise in General Practice.
- Evidence of scholarship and ability to teach and support staff and trainees.
- Evidence of strong communication skills, collaboration, and adaptability within a changing health system.
- Evidence of professional development and clinical governance.
Benefits and Support
- Strong clinical and operational support from the Director of Medical Services at Maitland Hospital.
- Access to HNELHD patient flow resources and retrieval services.
- Collegial, team-oriented culture with a focus on high-quality rural healthcare.
- Flexible recruitment episodes to suit availability and career goals.
About the Role and How to Apply
Tomaree Hospital is seeking a motivated Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice to join the medical team. Apply now to experience the coastal lifestyle and meaningful rural health experience.
Role Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Health Care Provider
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
For role-related queries, contact Hari Nair, Health Service Manager / Director Of Nursing, Tomaree Hospital and Medical Centre. Tel: 02 4984 0742 Ext 40742 | Email:
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HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital employer: Hunter New England Local Health District
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Hunter New England Local Health District Recruitment Team
