AddressPermanent Full time – 76 hours per fortnight
An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a fulltime Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist.
The primary role is to provide specialist anaesthetic services, including appropriate pre and post-operative care, within credentialed privileges to patients of Portland District Health at the relevant site and location as directed by the Director of Medical Services. This includes performing a share of on-call duties and responsibilities. As a member of Medical Services, the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Portland District Health’s Strategic Plan.
About you:
- Provide specialist anaesthetic services, including appropriate pre and post-operative care, within credentialed privileges to patients of PDH at the relevant site and location as directed by the Director of Medical Services. This includes performing a share of on-call duties and responsibilities to ensure anaesthetic cover at all times.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision/teaching for junior medical staff as well as other clinical staff.
- Ensure appropriate interaction and service integration with other relevant services, especially the Surgical Services and Emergency Department.
- Participate actively in the service audit, other Quality Assurance, Improvement Activities and clinical meetings and overall clinical governance.
- Promote and maintain appropriate standards to meet all required professional requirements and accreditation measures.
- Assist the Director Medical Services in strategic and service development issues consistent with the PDH Strategic Plan and evolving service/clinical trends
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About us:
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
- Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
- A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
- Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
- An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
- Salary Packaging
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Social Club
- Free parking
- GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee Assistance program
- Wellbeing Initiatives
The Region – Glenelg Shire:
Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply:
Applications are via email and need to include:
- A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
- A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
- Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
- Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
