Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice HNELHD Peel Sector MPS sites Barraba, Manilla and Quirindi (apply via eCredential) Job in Australia Recruiting by Hunter New England Health

Employment Type:  Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (RDA Settlement Package)
Remuneration:  RDA Award
Hours Per Week: Negotiable
Requisition ID: REQ423578
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Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - HNELHD - Peel Sector - Multi Purpose Service Sites - Manilla, Quirindi and Barraba 

The Management of the Peel Sector, HNELHD is seeking applications from General Practitioners to provide Visiting Medical Officer services to the Multi Purpose Service sites of Manilla, Quirindi and Barraba.

Quirindi is a community hospital with a 24 hour emergency department and capacity for up to 20 inpatients.  Quirindi, known as the 'nest in the hills', is located in the picturesque Liverpool Plains, less than an hours' drive to Tamworth and not too far from Newcastle. The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes and picture-perfect fields of bright sunflowers. The autumn leaves changing in Spring are a sight to behold! People who live in Quirindi love the rural lifestyle and enjoy living in a close-knit community- where people are always willing to ‘lend a hand’. Quirindi and surrounds have great primary and high schools. Rugby, soccer, netball and swimming are some popular sporting activities. 

Manilla is the largest Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPS) in New South Wales. Manilla also provides a 24 hour emergency department and a range of acute and aged care beds. Manilla is nestled at the junction of the Manilla and Namoi rivers and is only a short drive to Lake Keepit and Split Rock Dam. This makes Manilla an ideal location for people who enjoy water sports, fishing, boating and camping. The town itself is full of heritage buildings and gives the feeling of stepping back into the past whilst remaining in the modern world. 

Barraba is a multi-purpose health service with 16 residential aged care beds and 6 acute beds. An emergency department is available 24 hours per day. Located on a bend on the Manilla Rive, Barraba is an outdoor lovers dream and holds a reputation as a bird watchers paradise. 4-wheel driving, camping, and hiking are just a few of the adventure that can be had in nearby national parks and forests. The town itself is close knit with an old world charm.

All towns are located within an accessible distance of the city of Tamworth and the Tamworth airport. Both facilities also offer HealthOnes which provide general practitioner services to the local community. 

Mandatory requirements of this role include:

• Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD
• Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD
• Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD

1. A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
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 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact
Cheryl Hayes
Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services  | Rural and Regional Health Services
Tamworth Regional Office - Bligh Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Tel 02 6763 7416 | [email protected]

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