NNSWLHD Staff Specialist General Medicine Physician - Head of Department - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

Full Time
Grafton NSW
Posted
Job description

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Are you ready for a change?

Tired of big cities? Want to start your days sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the sand before work? Wonderful beaches, world heritage-listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food and award winning restaurants and cosy cafes, excellent private and public schools, warm and friendly staff are all waiting for you on the North Coast.


Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Remuneration: 246,059 - $332,434 per annum depending on experience
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ330346

Remuneration as Senior Staff Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval


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What you'll be doing

Leading and managing the General Medicine Department, providing contemporary comprehensive best practice specialist services for optimal patient outcomes.

Providing and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should consider applying

We can offer you:

  • Diverse career pathways
  • Professional and personal development
  • Help with further study and education
  • Flexible and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
  • Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
  • The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from:

  • Potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs
  • If Applicable, attractive relocation incentives may be offered to the successful candidate



Where you'll be working


With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere! From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45-minute drive. Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.

The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital, a level 4 facility providing care to over 16, 000 inpatients each year. The hospital undertakes over 4,700 surgical procedures and over 35,000 Emergency presentations annually. Services include Intensive Care, Coronary Care, Stroke Unit, Chemotherapy Satellite Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, General Medicine, Surgical Services, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Women’s Care Unit and other support services.

Become a part of our team, be here for our case presentations, contribute to our Grand Rounds Program and make a difference to patient care, working with our specialists, students, nursing and allied health teams.

The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle.

For more information visit Northern NSW Local Health District


Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.


Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au


A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information.


All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.


Selection Critiera


  • Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Specialist in General Medicine. (This includes applicants who completed an overseas trained specialist pathway and who are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Specialist in General Medicine)
  • Demonstrated recent clinical experience as a Senior Medical Officer General Medicine at the role delineation of the service.
  • Demonstrated recent leadership and management experience, managing staff, funding and equipment with the ability to work with and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team.
  • Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, 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.

Need more information?


For role related queries or questions contact Dr Harvey Lee, Director of Medical Services on
Email: harvey.lee@health.nsw.gov.au
Tel: 02 6641 8412

Applications Close: 29 August 2022
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