Medical Specialist

Emergency Physician
Fixed term – Full time or Part time
Grampians Health - Ballarat Campus

About the role
The Emergency Department see approximately 57,000 patients per annum with a caseload comprising a broad mix of medicine from major trauma to primary care across all age groups including approximately 28% paediatric attendances. The ED has a defined Fast Track area and a separate 12 bed Short Stay Unit. Admission rate and patient acuity (by Australasian triage scale) has been increasing over the last few years.

The position provides an opportunity to work on a full time or VMO basis and join a cohesive, motivated and innovative specialist group enjoying an attractive on-call and weekend roster.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, innovative practitioner willing to be active in the ongoing organisational and clinical development of the Emergency Department at Grampians Health. Clear emphasis will be placed on staff development and ED performance.

Skills and experience

• Fellowship or eligible for fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM)
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience of leadership in in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge and evidence of applying quality improvement in the clinical environment
• Commitment to teaching as well as providing learning opportunities to other staff

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to discounted health club membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.

How to apply

Click APPLY or contact Emergency Administration, on for a confidential discussion.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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