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Employment Type: SessionalPosition Classification: Senior Visiting Medical OfficerRemuneration: As per VMO Sessional Determination.Hours Per Week: As per RosterLocation:Applications Close: 4 August 2024 - 11.59pmWestern 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 opportunityAn exciting opportunity exists to join the anaesthetic department as a specialist Anaesthetist at Bathurst Base Hospital.You will be a generalist anaesthetist delivering high quality care to a broad range of specialties in adults and children .You will be part of a cohesive anaesthetic team providing high quality care to the population of Bathurst and surrounding area.You will be able to flourish in a department where your generalist skills will be maintained due to the variety of specialties available.You will be actively encouraged to develop your area of interest.What we can offer youCountry living with a meaningful career pathFlexible work hoursCorporate wellbeing programs, including theOpportunities for learning and development, including in-house training withand the NSW Health RTO * Professional growth and accelerated career progressionWhere you'll be workingThis role is based at , a part of the . The facility is a Level 4, 120 bed acute hospital that services a rapidly growing catchment population and is about to undergo a to bring new and expanded services into the region.Bathurst Hospital staff, clinicians and the Western NSW Local Health District have provided valuable input to the project team which has helped inform the planning and design and will continue to provide input as the facility is built and refurbished. This is a great opportunity to be involved at the ground level in the redevelopment and service design of this project.Bathurst provides allied health, ambulatory care, coronary care, emergency medicine (26,000 presentations a year), intensive care, general medicine, mental health drug & alcohol, obstetrics & gynaecology, oncology, paediatrics, pathology, radiology, rehabilitation and surgery services. The service also has active hospital in the home and primary community health services to the surrounding townships.Bathurst Health Service has a strong partnership with the University of Western Sydney and Charles Sturt University, conducting research and providing training opportunities for medical students. The facility has a strong partnerships with several Universities, providing student clinical placements, education and patient referral opportunities.A comfortable and scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney, is Australia’s oldest inland colonial settlement and is close enough to feel accessible to the big city, but far enough away to feel relaxed & spacious. With a population of around 45, 000 people, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home.Facilities in Bathurst include a very busy entertainment centre, regional art gallery, conservatorium, 3 museums, a cinema and a multitude of sporting facilities. A large shopping precinct, strong café scene and great local pubs and restaurants are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community.Bathurst is home to a range of public and private schools, TAFE and Charles Sturt University – Australia’s largest region university. Bathurst is also multicultural centre with communities from all over the world and an active that brings these communities together.There is no shortage of things to see and do, you can explore , participate in one of the many events in the , or check out the for special interest clubs, sporting clubs and service organisations.Please consider practising where your services are truly needed, in Bathurst. In many cases, underserved patients in smaller communities must drive hundreds of kilometres for care. People living in rural areas are deeply affected by the medical professional shortage. Practising in rural locations amplifies the number of people you can impact and make difference to their lives. Working in rural settings becomes an immersive experience. Specialist doctors are especially well-regarded. Community and togetherness helps establish strong continuity of care.Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us in Western NSW Local Health DistrictTo 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.How do I apply for this role?Please . NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be considered for this position.Need more information?Click here for theand the * For role related queries or questions contact Dr Robert Savage via emailor 0477 284 123Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesIf you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.Stepping Up – Close the GapThe 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 . Alternatively, applicants can visit 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.Connect with us on , and .NSW Health
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