Infectious Diseases Physician - Temporar

The Infectious Disease unit are seeking a temporary Consultant to join the team until November 2024.

• The position is 0.7 EFT (56 Hours) per fortnight, temporary part-time

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Attend a range of clinics (2 per week) which may include Tuberculosis, HIV, Viral Hepatitis and General Infectious Diseases
• Complete ward service and after-hours on call as rostered
• Complete an Antimicrobial Stewardship round once a week.
• Provide advice and support to the Infection Prevention team
• Contract end date 17th November 2024

This role will join the Infectious Diseases Unit which provides inpatient and ambulatory care to patients with infection related illness, as well as a consultative service to other units within the health service to assist in the management of infections. This service is provided across all Western Health campuses including out of hours. The service offers inpatient and consultation services physically located at Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals and outpatient clinics at Footscray Hospital.
To be Successful in this Role you

• Have FRACP with accreditation in Infectious Diseases
• Current Australian medical registration and credential for the position (Specialist Year 1 – 6)
• Can demonstrate an ability to make decisions and support rationale and clearly communicate decisions to relevant parties
• Have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have a passion for providing expert care within public health in the west

About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Selection Criteria