Emergency Physician

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centred and responsive care to all consumers
• Foster innovation and application of evidenced-based practice in a challenging and rewarding environment
• Temporary Part Time hours available March 2024 for 12 months for a 1st Year Emergency Physician

About Our Facility

Barwon Health is the largest health service in regional Victoria and based in Geelong, it is within commuting range from the west side of Melbourne. With approximately 9,000 employees, 30 sites and a broad range of services, Barwon Health plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of our local community and the Barwon South Western region.

Our Emergency Department (ED), located at the University Hospital Geelong site, provides care for approximately 80,000 emergency presentations per year. The Emergency Department has both an adult and paediatric short stay unit to ensure consumers receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

About the Role

In this role you will require knowledge and experience in the broad practice of Emergency Medicine, including; Adult medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Trauma and Toxicology and the full range of emergencies encountered in various specialties.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Direct patient care
• Team Leader roles across General, Resuscitation, Fast Track & Paediatric areas
• Liaison with referring doctors/hospitals regarding patients being referred to ED
• Liaison and provision of clinical advice to paramedics and community-based clinicians
• Supervision of all clinical staff working within the ED
• Provision of telehealth to regional and community based services
• In collaboration with Nurse Co-ordinator be responsible for overall co-ordination of the ED
• Participation in ED Consultant clinical roster including on-call responsibilities
• Supervision of Short Stay Units & MHAOD Hub
• Co-ordination of interhospital transfers and retrievals where required
• Co-ordination of ED response to disasters or mass casualty incidents
• Involvement in active clinical research, with the opportunity to further develop a research portfolio
• Support the delivery of high quality clinical education and training to Emergency Services staff
• Participate in clinical support activities to develop quality improvement initiatives and contribute to operational requirements of the service

About the culture

Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness program
• Salary packaging
• Social club
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.

• Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
• High standard of schooling options throughout the area
• A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.