Rheumatology VMO: Rural Specialist Impact & Teaching

NSW Health; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Broken Hill, NSW, is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer - Rheumatologist to provide specialist care to public and private patients within the Far West Local Health District. You will work under clinical privileges and contribute to safe, high-quality care in a rural setting.

The role also encompasses training clinicians across disciplines and participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to maintain accreditation standards and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident eligible for Medical Board registration.
• Fellowship of the relevant College or equivalent specialist recognition.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Demonstrated ethical and professional conduct per NSW Health standards.
• Demonstrated hospital experience in rheumatology.
• Commitment to quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional specialist care to public and private patients of the facility, aligned with privileges and role delineation.
• Provide and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Medical education

Professional conduct

Hospital experience

Education

Fellowship of relevant College

Medical Board of Australia registration

Job description

NSW Health in Broken Hill, NSW, is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer - Rheumatologist to provide specialist care to public and private patients within the Far West Local Health District. You will work under clinical privileges and contribute to safe, high-quality care in a rural setting.

The role also encompasses training clinicians across disciplines and participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives to maintain accreditation standards and excellent patient outcomes.