2024 HMO (PGY2+ Resident)

Employment Type - Temporary Full TimeHours per fortnight - 76Job Category - Medical - HMOsReq Id - 15052024 HMO (PGY2+ Resident)

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

About Barwon HealthBarwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.About the facilityOur major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.About the RoleAs Victoria's largest regional health service, Barwon Health offers employees the opportunity to work within a close knit health care community, reminiscent of smaller local health centres, that is able to provide diverse care, much like that of its metropolitan counterparts. With all of the major specialities represented apart from Neurosurgery, major burns and Transplant Medicine, Barwon Health provides a major referral service for the South West region of Victoria.This means great exposure to Adult, Paediatric, Surgical, Medical, Obstetric/Gynaecological, Psychiatric and Subacute services to name a few. Doctors in training can progress their careers through their work in the hospital and in our community-based services and are provided with supervisors and mentors who can assist with career progression, training and exam success. Our Emergency Department (ED) term fulfils the requirement for the paediatric component of General Practice (GP) training. Those who come to work at Barwon Health often remain in the area providing long standing excellent care to our community. Come and join the team and see for yourself!Rotations include Emergency, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ICU, Geriatrics, Psychiatry (Community or In-patient rotations available) and rotations at Colac Area Health Service. Barwon Health is co-located and has strong links with the Deakin University Clinical School. There are opportunities to obtain further experience in supervision and education, whether it be with medical students or junior medical staff.A HMO position at Barwon Health will provide you with opportunities to advance your skills in preparation for a career in General Practice, particularly for doctors interested in rural practice, as well as in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, and Geriatric Medicine. The role requires participation in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall as required by your unit.This role is a six month position for PGY2+ applicants. HMOs in this role will undertake rotations from August 2024 until February 2025.Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.To obtain a copy to the position description, email with the job request ID and job title.About the cultureYou will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.

, and the * Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.To learn more about the region,Diversity and InclusionWe believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.Contact person: Medical Workforce UnitEmail:Phone: (03) 4215 0891