Visiting Medical Officer in General Surgery

About the role The position encompasses broad non-operative and operative surgical care, mainly relating to the alimentary tract, trauma and critical care, endocrine and breast diseases, cancer surgery and endoscopy. At Manning Base Hospital, a rural / regional site, the position requires skills to cover these areas (elective and emergency) as part of a local team with networked escalation pathways. About the department As a General Surgeon with Manning Base Hospital, you will be part of a collegial and deeply committed team focused on improving patient care without compromising staff health and happiness. Standard 1 : 4 on-call arrangements exist. Theatre time is adequate to ensure patients’ access to surgery and to ensure adequate exposure. The Surgery Department includes 4 General Surgeons and an Urologist. The nursing staff in theatres and on the ward are experienced and knowledgeable. Allied Health support is readily available. We are a teaching site with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons accreditation for training – 2 accredited trainees and 2 unaccredited trainees. In addition, the department has 2 interns / Resident Medical Officers. Manning Hospital is affiliated with the Joint Medical Program of The University of Newcastle and The University of New England. About the location Manning Base Hospital is situated within the beautiful Manning Valley and Barrington Coast, spanning from the picturesque mountains to shimmering, pristine beaches and coastline. Our region is renowned for its rainforest walks with beautiful waterfalls, national parks, river systems, golden beaches, fishing, water skiing, mountain bike riding, whale watching, farm fresh produce and so much more. We are only 2hrs north of Newcastle (the state’s second largest city) and hours north of Sydney with both cities having great connections with other capital cities via flights. A temperate climate - mild winters and warm summers, all adds to the livability of our region. The Manning region has something to offer everyone plus renowned public, private school and pre-school options. The area has everything you will ever want or need with no compromise. What we can offer you We have a friendly and dedicated local team who will : Support your relocation Orientate you to your new job and home Provide advice on employment opportunities for your partner, educational opportunities for your kids An eligibility list will be created for future permanent & temporary full & part time positions. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential. Agency applications must contact the Senior Recruitment Consultant with CV prior to lodging any applications. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Qualifications A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Surgery. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr