Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Staff Specialist
Remuneration : $186,241 - $229,825 pa
Hours Per Week : 40
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Applications Close: 12 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions.
About the opportunity
Dubbo Health Service is now looking for a Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer – Geriatrician to join the team in Dubbo.
The Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes and provide support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment as part of a growing team at Dubbo Health Service. If you are an experienced Geriatrician looking for your next move, we would like to hear from you!
What we can offer you
Country living with a meaningful career path Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager) Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO Professional growth and accelerated career progression Where you'll be working
Dubbo Health Service is a part of the Western NSW Local Health District and a major rural referral hospital providing critical care, specialist medical inpatient and outpatient services, surgery, mental health and many specialized allied health and medical outreach services.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
Current Medical qualification that is registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and listed on the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA). Evidence of Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, specialising in Geriatric Medicine or an Advanced Trainee in the final 6 months of training approaching fellowship and/or proof of recognition as a specialist by the Specialists Recognition Advisory Committee. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of contemporary evidence based best practice in Geriatric Medicine and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website .
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties. For role related queries or questions contact Judy Keller via email or (02) 6809 8502 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.
Working Visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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