GP VMO - Rural Hospital: Flexible Hours, Growth

Hunter New England Local Health District; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital network access

Opportunities for teaching and quality

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for GP VMO positions at Cessnock District Hospital. Flexible appointment options are available from six months to five-year quinquennial terms, with a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per fortnight, or other negotiated arrangements. GP VMOs will join a multidisciplinary team, providing inpatient and emergency services and may maintain private practice if desired. The NSW Health Redevelopment supports enhanced services.

Qualifications

• Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Recent broad-based experience in General Practice.
• Emergency Life Support training completed or in progress.
• Interest and experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Ability to participate in after-hours and on-call arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and emergency department medical services.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call arrangements.
• Manage acute medical presentations and emergencies.
• Support continuity of care across inpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialist colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a private general practice if desired.

Skills

Emergency medicine

General practice

After-hours on-call

Team collaboration

Education

Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia

FRACGP or FACRRM

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District invites applications for GP VMO positions at Cessnock District Hospital. Flexible appointment options are available from six months to five-year quinquennial terms, with a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per fortnight, or other negotiated arrangements. GP VMOs will join a multidisciplinary team, providing inpatient and emergency services and may maintain private practice if desired. The NSW Health Redevelopment supports enhanced services.