Voluntary Assisted Dying VMO: Flexible Hours & Impact

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 332,000 - 443,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Extra day off

Flexible hours

Maternity/Parental leave

Learning opportunities

Fitness membership

EAP

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District invites suitably qualified medical practitioners to join the VAD Central Support Service as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO). You will provide expert assessment and management of patients seeking access to voluntary assisted dying under the NSW Act, delivering services across hospital and community settings.

The role includes Coordinating, Consulting and Administering practitioner duties with mandatory training and opportunities for education, research

Qualifications

• Hold specialist registration or general registration and have been practicing in the medical profession for at least 10 years to fulfill Coordinating or Consulting practitioner roles.
• Hold specialist registration, or general registration and have been practicing in the medical profession for at least 5 years to fulfill Administering Practitioner role.
• Mandatory training will be required to fulfil these roles and will be supported by SWSLHD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical assessment and management under the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 across hospital and community settings.
• Act as VAD Coordinating, Consulting and Administering practitioners to ensure high standards and legislative compliance.
• Contribute to clinician support, education, research and professional development within the VAD program across the District.

Job description

South Western Sydney Local Health District invites suitably qualified medical practitioners to join the VAD Central Support Service as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO). You will provide expert assessment and management of patients seeking access to voluntary assisted dying under the NSW Act, delivering services across hospital and community settings.

The role includes Coordinating, Consulting and Administering practitioner duties with mandatory training and opportunities for education, research