Specialist, Pain Medicine

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Employee wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Pain Management Unit in Geelong is seeking a part-time Pain Specialist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes education, research, and clinical leadership across Barwon Health and the hospital setting.

The successful candidate will hold FFPMANZCA or equivalent, be eligible for AHPRA registration, and work collaboratively with palliative care, rehabilitation and psychiatry to advance specialist pain medicine.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate and Fellowship qualifications in pain medicine.
• Registration with Australian health authority (AHPRA).
• Experience in education, research or audit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients within the Pain Management Unit and acute pain service.
• Supervise and educate medical trainees and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental research, quality improvement and administrative activities.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education & training

Research & QA

Education

FFPMANZCA

FANZCA

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary Pain Management Unit committed to clinical excellence and patient-centred care

Contribute to education, research and continuous improvement while advancing specialist pain medicine across Barwon Health

• Permanent part-time opportunity (57 hours per fortnight) offering work-life balance

About the Role

Join Barwon Health's multidisciplinary Pain Management Unit as a part-time Pain Specialist and contribute to delivering high-quality, safe and patient-centred care at Geelong Hospital. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and team-oriented clinician who holds Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and is committed to collaborative practice across pain medicine, palliative care, rehabilitation and psychiatry. You will contribute to clinical excellence, undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, clinical audit and continuous improvement, while fostering strong professional relationships across Barwon Health and the wider medical community.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose and manage patients within the Pain Management Unit and acute pain service, providing specialist care across the hospital and participating in the after-hours emergency roster

Supervise and educate medical trainees and other healthcare professionals, contributing to staff training, professional development and recruitment

Participate in departmental research, quality improvement and administrative activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care

Maintain professional development and clinical standards, ensure accurate medical documentation, uphold Barwon Health values and comply with privacy, occupational health and safety requirement

What we’re looking for

Basic medical degree eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthesia recognised by the National Specialist Qualifications Advisory Committee and registrable in Victoria, preferably FANZCA.

Postgraduate qualifications in Pain Medicine recognised by the National Specialist Qualifications Advisory Committee and registrable in Victoria, preferably FFPMANZCA

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

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Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)