Employment Type: Fee for Service / Sessional
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: As per Visiting Medical Officer Determination
Hours Per Week: As per roster
Location: Orange NSW
Applications Close: 15 September 2024 - 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. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement. About The OpportunitySeeking a motivated and experienced General Surgeon to join our friendly and professional team. Our innovated team offers development opportunities for our staff in a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
To provide General Surgery service at Orange Health Service, as well as participate in the General Surgery on-call roster.
What We Can Offer YouCountry living with a meaningful career pathFlexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportOpportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTOProfessional growth and accelerated career progressionWhere you'll be workingYou will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
Well-known for its beautiful parks, manicured and exquisite gardens and historic streetscapes, the things that make Orange a popular tourist destination also make it the perfect city to bring up a family.
With regular seasonal food, wine and arts festivals, there is always something to do and see in our welcoming city.
Considered an arts and culture hub, Orange has a true love of cultural, theatrical and musical events. Attracting local, national and international artists, you'll also enjoy world-class performance facilities to indulge your artistic and cultural passions.
In addition to being the home of FOOD Week – one of Australia's premier gastronomic festivals, Orange offers culinary and wine delights year round. Orange is now recognised as one of Australia's premier wine growing regions and enjoys an abundance of gourmet restaurants and tantalising cafes.
In Orange you can simply enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.
To apply, please address the following Selection CriteriaEligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.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.Fellowship of the applicable College.Demonstrated technical and professional competence as a Consultant General Surgeon with clinical hospital experience within the last two years.Demonstrated commitment to regional health care.How do I apply for this role?Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work' badge offered as an option in eCredential. 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 Dr Robert Knox via email or .Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesIf 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination CompliancyThe Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 commenced on 26 August 2021. The Order establishes mandatory requirements for health staff and persons working in health settings to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 Vaccine. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination will now be required for all NSW Health staff.
Stepping Up – Close the GapThe 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 or email . Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
Working VisasApplicants 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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