At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide comprehensive medical services and support to patients in a community hospital setting.
- Company: Join Hunter New England Local Health District, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible work hours with opportunities for education and research.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must have a primary medical degree and relevant experience in general practice.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Tenterfield Community Hospital is seeking the services of a locally based Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice to service inpatients and the Emergency Department presentations. Tenterfield Hospital is an 18-bed acute medical hospital (including palliative care) with an Emergency Department which sees around 300 patients a month. We also have a busy Community Health Service providing care to the local community and a community based Mental Health team. We have a five day a week Medical Imaging (X-Ray) and also a visiting ultrasound service as well as a variety of visiting services.
What You'll Be Doing
The provision of contemporary, comprehensive and professional specialist services that are safe, effective, evidence based, and patient centred.
Mandatory requirements of this role include:
- Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD.
- Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical 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.
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in general practice.
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services, Rural and Regional Health Services - cheryl.hayes1@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice in Tenterfield employer: Hunter New England Local Health District
At Hunter New England Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values collaboration, professional growth, and the well-being of our staff. As a Social Worker Level 3 at our Wallsend Campus, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to empowering young families while enjoying benefits such as ongoing professional development, salary packaging options, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, all within a warm and inclusive environment that reflects the community we care for.
Contact Details:
Hunter New England Local Health District Recruitment Team
