Consultant Physician Palliative Care
- Albany
We are seeking a caring and
compassionate Consultant Physician in Palliative Care to make a
meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of a rural
community, while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle in the
stunning Great Southern region.
This is a sessional appointment at
0.40 FTE (32 hours per fortnight). Appointment may be offered on a
permanent or fixed-term basis, with the possibility of
extension(s).
There is potential for an increase in
FTE, subject to the approval of additional
funding.
Sessional Year 1- 9: $790.09 -
$1,003.40 per session* One session equals four
hours.
*The above salary is as per
WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement
2024 (inclusive of base salary, PD allowance and 12%
superannuation). This is subject to the assessment of
qualifications, clinical skills and years of
practice.
Albany Health
Campus
Albany Health Campus is a modern
130-bed hospital serving 80,000 residents in Albany and the Great
Southern Region. A new 32 bed ward is scheduled for completion in
early 2027. It functions as a regional resource centre and
secondary referral hospital, handling over 30,000 acute
presentations annually in its Emergency Department. The hospital's
medical services include a growing general medicine department with
an integrated HomeSafe program, bridging acute care and community
services. General Medicine features a mix of Physicians and Rural
Generalists, supported by junior medical staff and training
registrars. The hospital also offers specialized services in
medical oncology, radiation oncology, subacute care, and palliative
care, with a high dependency unit managed by rotating
specialists.
Albany Health Campus is known for service
innovation, implementing hospital avoidance strategies through the
HomeSafe and Home Hospital programs. As a regional training hub, it
is dedicated to educating the next generation of health workers,
with accredited programs for Basic and Advanced physician training
and internal medicine.
About The Role
The WACHS Great Southern multidisciplinary
palliative care team provides consultation services and some direct
patient care across patients’ own homes, WACHS hospitals in the
region and residential aged care facilities. Specialist services
delivered as part of this role may occur in person, through fly-in,
fly-out or drive-in, drive-out regional visits; supplemented with
telehealth consultations; email and telephone support.
The position is expected to work closely with
the Director, Palliative Care in ensuring appropriate governance of
regional palliative care services as well as undertaking the
following:•
- Provide clinical
leadership in the provision of comprehensive palliative care
services within Great Southern region.
- Work closely with the
regional palliative care medical officers, local GPs and the
regional palliative care team in developing care plans for
palliative care patients with complex needs though the
provision of specialist advice.
- Develop capacity in the
regional palliative care team in the delivery of high-quality
palliative care.
- Assist in other team
activities across teaching, supervision and quality
improvement.
The Successful Candidates
Will:
- Hold specialist
registration with the Medical Board of Australia without
restrictions.
- Hold Fellowship of the
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or Royal
Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FRAChPM), or
equivalent postgraduate training.
- Demonstrated skills in
coordinating the medical care of complex
conditions.
Please note: this position does not have
capacity to support supervision for trainees or SIMGs. Candidates
must be able to practise independently without clinical
supervision.
Why Albany?
- Relaxed
Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning coastal and inland
landscapes, a warm climate, crystal-clear beaches, and a wide
range of outdoor activities.
- Affordable
Living: Compared to larger cities, Albany offers a
more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option
for families and individuals looking to relocate.
- Family-Friendly
Community: Albany provides quality childcare,
excellent public and private schools, and a variety of
community sporting groups. Institutions such as South Regional
TAFE and local training centres offer outstanding career
development opportunities.
- Vibrant Cultural
Scene: The region boasts a rich cultural life with
events, festivals, and recreational activities catering to a
wide range of interests.
-
Discover Albany, where coastal beauty, rich
history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect blend of
adventure and tranquillity.
Benefits
- Flexible working
arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable
rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where
operationally possible.
- Competitive
Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer
superannuation contributions and a generous professional
development allowance.
- Salary
Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up
to $19,000 p.a.
- Generous Leave
Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks
professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other
forms of leave for compassionate or cultural
reasons.
- Professional
Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED,
participate in quality improvement and
research.
Keen to know more about the benefits in
detail?
Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.
Application
Instructions
To apply for this position, applicants must
have a current and valid email address for online application and
communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while
applying online, please contact
MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Please apply via MedCareers -
Job Number 493249
Applicants are required to
attach:
- A statement (max 2 pages)
addressing Selection Criteria listed in the attached job
description form.
- A detailed CV summarising
your qualifications, AHPRA registration, and relevant
experience.
- Contact details of two
professional referees, one of whom must be your current
supervisor or line manager.
For further information related to this
position, please contact Prof Kirsten Auret – Clinical Director
Palliative Care, on 0417981310 and
kirsten.auret@health.wa.gov.au
Other
Conditions
Unsolicited applications from recruitment
agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will
not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the
provider prior to the advertisement of the vacancy.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part
of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment
on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western
Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further
information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment
(PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able
to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An
unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being
withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further
information.
Whilst this selection process will initially
be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill
other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. This will
remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the
authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
