Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Off
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ229533

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of General Surgery, Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Visiting Medical Officer Determination. This role requires an experienced General Surgeon and as such it is preferable that applicants have > 3 years post Fellowship experience.

Applicants would ideally have experience in an Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) model of care and have additional subspecialty experience that will assist in broadening the surgical services offered at CCLHD.

Suitable applicants are required to commit to an on-call roster including attending post on-call rounds, and have a commitment to teaching and supervision of the Surgical Junior Medical Officer (JMO) workforce.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Visiting Medical Officer Determination.

This position will predominantly have an obligations to Wyong Hospital under Fee For Service arrangements but also undertake work at Gosford Hospital under Sessional arrangements.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Rita Poon, Head of Department of General Surgery, phone (02) 4320 5339 or email CCLHD-MWEUSMW@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications are accepted via eCrednential ONLY. To apply click here and follow the Registration/Login process, Create/Update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria questions. If you experience difficulties applying please contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4320 3009.

The Health Service is committed to EEO, WHS, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicants. Employment is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases. Salary Packaging is available to enhance benefits.

NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.

Applications will not be accepted via agencies.

Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted or 19AB exempted provider number.
Recognised specialist qualifications, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and / or other equivalent specialist recognition.
Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in General Surgery. Applicants are preferred to have at least 3 years post Fellowship experience.
Ability to work constructively and effectively in a Multidisciplinary team environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and supervise medical and surgical trainees, residents and medical students; Previous experience in teaching the management of the deteriorating patient would be advantageous.
Demonstrated interest in quality improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated understanding of how the District is Caring for the Coast and how this role would contribute.
Experience working in an Acute Surgical Unit or equivalent model is preferable, along with additional subspecialty experience that will assist in broadening the surgical services offered at CCLHD.

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Applications Close: 19th May 2021

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