Obstetrician/Gynaecologist VMO

Reference Number: 36921:  Obstetrician/Gynaecologist VMO 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!

Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

The Role:

As the leading public health service in the Northern Region, we are seeking dedicated and passionate Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologists to join the team at Northern Health for a part-time ongoing position.

The Consultant/Locum will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members including allied health clinicians, nursing and medical staff to deliver high quality Obstetric & Gynaecology services as well as driving related research and innovation. The role is based at various Northern Health campuses and will encompass ward, theatre and outpatient care.

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).
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.
• The Staff Immunisation Questionnaire must be completed by all new employees as part of the mandatory on-boarding process.  New employees are not permitted to undertake any activity that requires patient contact prior to clearance by the Staff Immunisation.  This also includes evidence of having the Flu vaccination on a yearly basis and being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.  New employees with contra-indications to vaccinations or who decline vaccination are required to attend a face to face consultation with the Immunisation Nurses for appropriate documentation of their contraindications or declination. This must be completed PRIOR to commencing any work with Northern Health.
• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree is essential – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent.
• Appropriate specialty qualifications such as Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) or equivalent is essential.
• Eligible for registration for Medicare provider number.

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; the appointee must participate in the Credentialing and Scope of Practice process at Northern Health by completing the Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice applications via the electronic credentialing system - CGov prior to interview.

Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice will be reviewed on a regular basis in line with Northern Health policy.

Please note existing Northern Health Senior Medical Staff are not required to commence a new credentialing application.

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

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.