AddressConsultant FACEM opportunities across HNELHD!
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Employment Type: Various Permanent / Temporary Full / Part Time & Casual Opportunities
Remuneration: Dependent on your level - please visit: https://bit.ly/3LHgqvO
Locations: Newcastle, Maitland, Belmont, Manning Valley and Armidale
Visa Sponsorship: Available (dependent on site)
Hours Per Week: up to 40 hr
Requisition ID: REQ415467
About Hunter New England Local Health District
- Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid-North Coast.
- HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
About The Job
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a networked Emergency Medicine service whilst working for the largest local health district in New South Wales which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid-North Coast areas. You will join experienced consultants in providing quality, holistic and best-practice Emergency Medicine services to inpatients and outpatients of HNELHD.
- Multiple vacancies are available at rural and regional facilities across NSW (details on locations outlined below). Permanent full-time and fractional positions are available.
- Achieve the perfect work-life balance you’ve been searching for with flexible work arrangements considered.
Requirements
- Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Emergency Physician and/or overseas-trained specialist pathways.
- Have demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Provide and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
Benefits
- Relocation package.
- Rural Health Incentive package - $10,000 per year (dependant on site).
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Accommodation is provided while you settle in (private accommodation, on-site or local).
- Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
- TESL- Training, Education, and Study Leave: https://bit.ly/3z1JJkU.
- You may be eligible for a conjoint appointment with the University of Newcastle at an academic level commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
- Superannuation contributions 11%.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Fitness Passport.
- Paid Training and development courses.
- Collaboration & research opportunities with Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
Other Benefits Include
- Flexible work-life balance opportunities.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Newcastle
For work
- Opportunity to work at a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital - serving a population of 900,000+ across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas.
- John Hunter Hospital is the largest hospital in Hunter New England Local Health District with approximately 650 beds and growing and we have strong, innovative connections with Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle.
- John Hunter Hospital contains the only trauma centre in New South Wales outside the Sydney Metropolitan Area, and has the busiest emergency department in the state. We provide primary and tertiary trauma services to the people of the Hunter Valley and tertiary trauma services to the people of the Central Coast, New England, and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales.
- With support from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and NSW Ambulance, the hospital provides a retrieval service for critically ill patients from the Hunter and North Coast.
For Life/Balance
- Newcastle is New South Wales’ second latgest city. It offers an easier lifestyle with a lower cost of living than Sydney, on a beautiful stretch of coastline and estuarine lakes.
- Commute times across the city average 20 minutes. Sydney is a 2 hour drive, Melbourne is a 1-hour flight, Hunter Valley wine country is 40 minutes away and the expanse of the NSW North Coast begins at 90 minutes.
- This is set alongside access to world class universities, excellent primary and secondary school education and sporting facilities while remaining professionally, intellectually and globally connected.
- Find out more about the Newcastle, and the surrounding Maitland, Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie regions.
Belmont
For work
- Being a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Belmont Hospital in New South Wales is a fulfilling job, providing medical care to patients with various conditions in a busy and dynamic environment.
- You will work with a multidisciplinary team and manage medical conditions, including trauma, cardiac emergencies, and acute medical and surgical conditions.
- Belmont Hospital offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with professional development opportunities and experienced colleagues committed to providing the best possible care to patients.
For Life/Balance
- Belmont is a great place to live for families with excellent schools, parks, and playgrounds.
- It's location in Lake Macquarie offers residents a scenic environment for water activities like fishing, boating, and walking trails along the waterfront.
- Just down the road you will find some of the most stunning beaches in NSW to relax on and explore plus in close proximity, the bustling city of Newcastle hosting the University of Newcastle.
- The world-class Hunter Valley Vineyards are less than an hour’s drive.
- We are two hours drive north of Sydney.
- Flights from the nearby Newcastle airport enable easy access to all major cities in Australia.
Maitland
For Work
- Maitland Hospital Emergency Department provides excellent opportunities to be actively involved in development of policies, models of care and clinical packages as well as education and support for ACEM trainees, nurse practitioners, GP/ruralist trainees and pre-vocational medical officers
- Maitland ED is a busy non-major Referral, Tier 2 site for ACEM training that sees 55,000 presentations per annum with an 18% admission rate and 24% of all presentations are pediatric. It services a growing community and provides additional support to many of the smaller rural and remote sites in the Hunter Valley as a referral site and through the use of telehealth.
- Maitland Hospital has been built to provide patients with high quality care in a modern and comfortable environment and it embraces technology and innovation, allowing staff new, improved ways to work that will deliver better health outcomes.
- An Emergency Short Stay Unit is planned to open in 2023.
For Life/Balance
- We are one of the fastest growing non-metropolitan regions in Australia!
- Set in an idyllic location in the Lower Hunter Valley within a picturesque riverine landscape and historic buildings.
- Lots of choice of affordable housing and excellent local public and private schools.
- Maitland is well connected by road, rail and air, is located less than two hours north of Sydney, only 30 minutes from Hunter Valley Wine Country and 30 minutes from Newcastle and its pristine world-renowned coastline and beaches.
Taree/ Manning Valley
For work
- Manning Base Hospital provides flexible working hours, competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and access to health and wellbeing programs for an excellent work-life balance.
- As a Staff Specialist, you will work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing medical care to a diverse population of patients in Emergency situations.
- You will have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities, allowing you to stay up to date with the latest medical advances and techniques...
For Life/Balance
- Taree and the surrounding Barrington Coast is an ideal place to live due to its affordable cost of living and friendly people providing you with a peaceful escape from city living.
- It boasts of a beautiful natural environment, with pristine beaches, rivers, and national parks. The area is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating, making it an ideal location for those who love the outdoors.
- The town also has a range of educational institutions, from preschools to high schools, making it a great place to raise a family.
Armidale
For work:
- Working as a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Armidale Hospital in New South Wales can be an incredibly rewarding experience.
- The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that provides emergency medical care to people in need.
- Working as a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Armidale Hospital provides access to ongoing professional development opportunities, training and education, and exposure to new technologies and innovative treatments.
For Life/Balance:
- Armidale is renowned for its stunning natural environment. Surrounded by national parks, waterfalls, and gorges, there are endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and outdoor activities.
- The city's location also offers a temperate climate, with mild summers and cool winters, making it an ideal place to live all year round.
- Armidale is a vibrant city with a thriving academic community due to the presence of two universities, the University of New England and the Armidale campus of TAFE NSW.
- The city's diverse community offers a range of cultural events and opportunities.
- With a population of around 25,000, it is large enough to offer a range of services and activities, yet small enough to feel welcoming and friendly.
- The city has a rich history and culture, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals celebrating its heritage.
Requirements
- A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or nearing completion in the next six months.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including the ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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Agency applications will be accepted for the right applicants. Agencies are encouraged to follow the expression of interest process as above.
1. A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or nearing completion in the next six months.
2. Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Emergency Medicine.
3. Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
4. Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
5. Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
6. Evidence of being a manager, including the ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
7. Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
8. Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
