AddressReference Number: 45064: Consultant - Orthopaedics Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
An opportunity has become avaiable for a skilled and experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the team at Northern Health
The Surgeon will work collaboratively within the Orthopaedic Unit, and with our multidisciplinary team including allied health clinicians, nursing and medical staff to deliver high quality Orthopaedic care. The role will predominantly involve Trauma operating; some Elective lists will also be available. The role is based at various Northern Health campuses and will encompass ward, theatre, on-call, and Outpatient Clinic attendance. There will be opportunity for teaching and research, as well as involvement in other non-clinical activities as required.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree – MBBS, MD, or equivalent
- Appropriate specialty qualifications such as Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Eligible for registration for Medicare provider number
- Current National Police and Working with Children History Check
Next Steps. . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice:
All applicants must participate in the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process at Northern Health by completing the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice application via the electronic credentialing system, CGov prior to interview.
Applications close 8 July 2024
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
or a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.
