Visiting Medical Officer - Quinquennium ending 30 June 2027 Emergency - Lithgow - up to 2080 hours per annum - Please apply via e-credential

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
2. Possess Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM)  or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for by the Health Insurance Act 1997 and Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts Determination, and Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position;
3. Sound clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty;
4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team;
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards;
6. Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff;
7. Sound clinical knowledge in the subspecialty of Emergency Medicine demonstrated by relevant qualifications and/or appropriate post
8. Fellowship clinical experience. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research as required within the Department;

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf

To see a full position description, please click here

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. 

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and

Public Hospital (Visiting Medical Officer Sessional Contract) Determination

Enquiries

Dr Helen Parsons 

District Director Medical Services 

Helen.Parsons@invalidemail.com 

0419 166 919

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