AddressClosing Date: 07/07/2024
The Visting Medical Officer, Oncologist will be a valued member of the Cancer Services department and will be required to offer expert multidisciplinary care in the field of Medical Oncology. Whilst the provision of expert, professional care is paramount in Cancer Services, there is also a strong focus on teaching, education and research.
The role will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing and medical staff including other Medical Oncologists, Medical Oncology Trainees of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Hospital Medical Officer's and students.
We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
- A primary medical qualification registered or registrable with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians including advanced training and specialist recognition as a Medical Oncologist.
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Meets the Credentialing and Scope of Practice requirements as defined by AWH, based on Department of Health's
- Credentialing and Defining the Scope of Clinical Practice for Medical Practitioners in Victorian Health Services.
- Participation in the Continuing Medical Education program of the RACP that is required to maintain ongoing currency of specialist qualification and recognition by Medicare Australia as a specialist.
- Effective communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability and willingness to participate in the public patient on-call roster.
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of health and safety issues and of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation as it relates to "Employee" and "Employer" responsibilities.
- Ability to develop and implement initiatives of continuous quality improvement within the designated area of work with a demonstrated customer focused approach to service delivery.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and willingness to participate in Department / Ward Performance Management (Review) programs.
- Awareness and understanding of Infection Control principles as they relate to the position's designated area of work.
Employment Type: This is a Visting Medical Officer position - part time.
Contact Persons:
John Elcock - Chief Medical Officer -
***********@awh.org.au
Ellie Burgess - Medical Workforce Coordinator
*************@awh.org.au
About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
What awaits you at AWH?We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education, seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.
Are you ready to become part of our team?To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact **************@awh.org.au for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.
Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.
AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.
Important Notice: All healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate. Successful candidates will need to provide documentation of their COVID-19 and flu vaccination status.
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