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SalaryReference Number 34974
Position Title Head of Unit - General Medicine
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Location Frankston Hospital
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- Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
- Classification Range: Specialist Year 9 (HM41)
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
The Role
Peninsula Health is seeking an experienced specialist General Medicine Physician for a full time role as Head ofGeneral Medicine. General Medicine is the largest unit within the Division of Medicine, with an established collaborative team of full time and fractional senior medical staff caring for a substantial cohort of patients. It's a fantastic time to lead the General Medicine unit at Peninsula Health with opportunities for core service growth, collaboration with a new Perioperative Medicine Unit and development of research and training opportunities in the setting of an existing, established model of care.
What You Will Be Doing
The General Medicine Unit has 5 ward-based teams at Frankston hospital with an additional team at Rosebud hospital. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic physician to lead our growing team of General Physicians in actively developing the increasing service opportunities. The Head of Unit will be responsible for developing and embedding an additional stream at Frankston hospital and a rapid review clinic as part of Peninsula Health's patient flow management strategies. Our new hospital is under construction, with the potential for further service expansion from 2026.
Under the purview of the General Medical department, and in conjunction with the recently appointed Director of Physician Education, is recruitment and supervision of basic and advanced General Medicine physician trainees. There is scope for the development of additional accredited rotations for the General medicine advanced trainees such as a Chief Medical Registrar role and potential rotations with the newly expanded Perioperative Medicine Unit. The successful applicant will also have a keen interest in the further development of clinical research within the unit.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Recognised as an accredited Specialist in General Medicine with the RACP
- High level interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
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Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
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*Please refer to salary circular for AMA Victoria-Victorian Public Health Sector Medical Specialist Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
Essential: Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration
Essential: Recognised as an accredited Specialist in General Medicine by the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College Physician
Essential: FRACP or equivalent
Essential: Strategic management skills in service development and delivery
Essential: Proven clinical skills and experience in General Medicine
Contact Person Elisabeth Nye
Contact Number 97847357
Alternate Contact Person Debra Hobbs
Alternate Contact Number 97847250
