Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 - Specialist Y1 - HM33 Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 - Specialist Y9 - HM41 Position SummaryJoin a large regional tertiary referral hospital: Work with an expanding regional health service Work close to the CBD of Bendigo Relocation Support assistance available for successful candidate/s Position Title:Consultant Gastroenterologist Classification:HM33 - HM41 / HN16 – HN59 (Depending on FTE) Hours per fortnight:Up to 76 (in either Fractional or Staff Specialist appointment) Employment Status:Permanent On-going Other requirements:3 X COVID-19 Vaccinations, Refer to Position Description Location: Bendigo is one of Victoria's fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. A regional city that offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. Melbourne city centre is 2 hours from Bendigo and 1 hour 25 minutes from Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport. The local Bendigo Regional Airport is about to be expanded and currently runs daily return flights direct to Sydney. The Requirements AHPRA registration as a physician and specialist, or eligible to apply for such. The Position Bendigo Health Medical Services directorate have ongoing physician opportunities in Gastroenterology for commencement 2024. The department are flexible on either a Full Time Staff Specialist appointment or Part Time Fractional appointment/s which may be negotiated. Come and join our enthusiastic team of medical professionals at Bendigo Hospital which covers about 300,000 population in Central Victoria across a large geographical area. About you You will be a suitably experienced Gastroenterologist Physician seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hospital with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars. As a consultant physician you will be expected to practice within your scope of practice and will be subject to Bendigo Health's Credentialing Committee's jurisdiction whist working in Bendigo Health. You will report to the Clinical Director of Medicine for operational matters and to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Professional ones. The General Medicine Department The General Medicine Team at Bendigo Health are an integral part of the health care treating team and sits within the Clinical Operations Division (see below). The Department of Medicine covers Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, and General Medicine. There are separate directorates for Geriatrics and Rehabilitation, Oncology, Cardiology and Renal Medicine. These last other specialties have full functioning teams Monday to Friday and variable out-of-hours cover that includes the Medical Registrar and HMO's from General Medicine contributing to emergency cover arrangements. The General Medical Unit has approximately 90 inpatients at any one time providing both elective and emergency management, and acts as a conduit to metropolitan hospitals where required. The unit enjoys a low turnover of nursing staff, ensuring a reliable and supportive resource. Bendigo Health Our 724 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff & volunteers to deliverExcellent Care to Every Person, Every teams are friendly and we offer a supportive working environment for career progression. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging (tax-free) arrangements are offered to all staff. Flexibility Working Arrangements Salary Packaging (Tax Offsets) Staff health and wellbeing program Access to recommended immunisations Smoke free environment If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and/or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Selection CriteriaEssential : Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians or equivalent, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Gastroenterology. Essential : Current registration as a Specialist in Gastroenterology with the Medical Board of Australia or equivalent in countries with substantially comparable training as assessed by RACP have a RACP interview date Essential : Extensive relevant clinical experience in Gastroenterology Essential : Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff Essential : Advanced communication skills Essential : Ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently Essential : Awareness of current legislation and policies pertaining to medical practice and the workplace including EEO, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Sector management, Infection Control and access for clients with disabilities. Essential : Knowledge of legislation relevant to Gastroenterology. Essential : Demonstrated ability to apply Gastroenterology research to clinical practice.ContactClosing Date Position DescriptionGastroenterology - Consultant Position Description Apr Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date. Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr
