Position
Visiting Medical Officer – Primary Care – Macquarie
Employment Type
Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification
Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration
NSW Health – Remuneration Rates for Sessional Visiting Medical Officers (click to view)
Hours per Week
8
Requisition ID
REQ648327
Location
Macquarie Correctional Centre, Wellington, NSW
Job Overview
The Visiting Medical Officer provides general medical services in correctional environments within the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network. The role includes specialist assessment and ongoing care of young people with acute and chronic primary care and adolescent health issues at Acmena Youth Justice Centre in Grafton, and a fortnightly clinic session of up to 6 hours a fortnight.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide general medical services to patients within correctional settings.
* Conduct specialist assessment and ongoing care of young people with acute and chronic primary care and adolescent health issues.
* Attend a fortnightly clinic session of up to 6 hours.
Qualifications
* Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Proof of recognition as a specialist by the Specialists Recognition Advisory Committee Award.
* Demonstrated significant experience in General Practice with knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches to assessment and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
* Previous experience in emergency medicine, general practice, adult internal medicine, or rural medicine is an advantage.
About the Service
The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide specialty health network focused on patient‐centred care across community, inpatient and custodial settings, aiming to improve outcomes for vulnerable adolescents and adults in NSW.
Inclusivity & Diversity
Employs people from all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
Application Process
Submit resume and answers to the following questions:
* Describe a time you worked in a high‐pressure or unpredictable environment. How did you stay effective?
* How do you handle differences of clinical opinion within a multidisciplinary team?
#J-18808-Ljbffr