WNSWLHD - Rural Generalist Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer - Tottenham, Tullamore, Trundle & Trangie (4Ts). Apply via eCredential. Employment Type : Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time / RDA Fee for Service
Position Classification : Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: $186,241 - $229,825 pa (not including Superannuation and Allowances) / As per VMO FFS Determination
Hours Per Week : Up to 40 hrs pw / As per roster
Applications Close: 9 February 2025 - 11.59pm
Not just another Rural Generalist Role! Western NSW Local Health District is leading an innovative whole-of-health approach to care in rural communities. Servicing the 4T's communities (Tottenham, Trangie, Trundle and Tullamore), this new model aims to address the historical challenges of primary care sustainability in rural communities, providing Doctors the flexibility to be well supported, so they can provide whole-of-health care (primary and aged care alongside acute and emergency care) in a networked, single employer system.
This Rural Generalist role will be predominantly based in Tottenham and Tullamore, but will also support Trundle and Trangie as needed for leave cover, workload management and additional clinics.
What we can offer you Genuine support to provide world-class health care through dedicated practice management, a network of medical peers, robust safety processes and dedicated 24/7 telehealth support.Make a difference to the lives of rural and remote communities in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and responsive to community need.Flexible employment arrangements including competitive remuneration and opportunities around fly-in, fly-out or relocation allowances.Practice primary care that is outcome-based, not based around patient volumes.Opportunities for learning and development through NSW Health training programs, funding, peer networking and support from dedicated medical leadership.Shape the future of rural health through direct involvement in training the next generation of rural generalists via linkages with universities and GP training.Housing support (to be negotiated) – Accommodation available in Tottenham.RDN grants for site visits (up to $2k) and relocation (up to $5k).Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO. To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria: Unconditional General and/or Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or other relevant College an advantage. Must be vocationally registered as a General Practitioner or on a relevant GP training pathway.Minimum five (5) years postgraduate clinical experience, with strong knowledge of primary care management and/or experience in a rural or remote clinical environment. Previous experience in Primary Care and Residential Aged Care a significant advantage.Sound Knowledge of and commitment to rural medicine particularly as it relates to providing high quality and patient safety in all clinical settings mandated by NSW Health Policy and/or current clinical practice guidelines within a work health and safety environment.Sound computer skills and demonstrated knowledge and experience of NSW Health electronic Medical Records / electronic Medications system (including Powerchart and FirstNet) as well as Best Practice, or a willingness to undertake training and education across these identified platforms prior to commencement.Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of a broad range of medical conditions relating to primary care. This includes competence in managing common presentations in a rural emergency department in conjunction with 24/7 support from telehealth emergency medical support.Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and WNSWLHD values, goals and strategies.Demonstrated strong communication, liaison and networking skills with a commitment to fully participate as a skilled and valued member of the network team.Current medical indemnity insurance and current Driver Licence with willingness and ability to travel. Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be considered for this position.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the Gap The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email ******.
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