Please note the closing date of this pool has now been extened to 19/12/2022.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time at various hours per fortnight for 5 years, with the possibility of extension(s).
The Bunbury Hospital is further increasing its long-term Consultant Physician establishment, as part of service reform. We have several positions available.
The Bunbury Hospital is undergoing significant capital works, including an expected helipad, to meet the increasing demand for high quality clinical services within the SW of WA. We are seeking dynamic Consultant Physicians to join our cohesive Clinical Services team and who will be significantly based in the SW WA region.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.
Other Conditions: 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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 21/12/2023.
Position Profile: An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Physicians—General Medicine to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing comprehensive medical services to the patients of South West Health Campus.
As the Consultant – Physician - General Medicine, you will undertake direct clinical care of patients within the Geraldton Hospital, especially in acute care and the High Dependency Unit. You will also supervise and teach junior medical staff, evaluate quality of care and outcomes and implement programs to enhance quality. You must be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia, possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and demonstrated skills in General Medicine, High Dependency Care and Coronary Care.
Bunbury, and the SW of WA are blessed with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, minimal traffic but still many services.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- For further information on superannuation click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Esther Knight-Terlouw on 08 9722 1503, email Esther.Knigth-Terlouw@health.wa.gov.au or HR Consultant Antoinette Black on 0499 580 201, email Antoinette.Black@health.wa.gov.au
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants should provide a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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