General Practitioner Obstetrics Job Opportunity
The Lachlan Health Service is seeking a skilled General Practitioner to conduct obstetric services in Forbes and Parkes hospitals.
1. Job Description:
2. Conduct inpatient and outpatient obstetric services, participate in on-call obstetrics rosters, and provide medical leadership to the Midwifery Group Practice model of care.
3. Required Skills and Qualifications:
4. Proven experience in obstetrics, leadership skills, and ability to work collaboratively with midwives and other healthcare professionals.
5. Benefits:
6. Opportunity to develop clinical expertise, access to training and collaboration opportunities, and involvement in innovative services such as virtual care and mental health support.
7. Flexible work practices and access to leadership and mentoring programs for accelerated career progression.
8. Working Environment:
9. The Lachlan Maternity Services at Forbes and Parkes Hospitals provide ante-natal, post-natal, and intrapartum care to approximately 300 women per annum. The service offers outreach clinics to surrounding towns and strives to improve its services through collaboration with midwives and medical officers.
10. Forbes Hospital is part of the Lachlan Health Service, which also includes nearby Parkes Hospital. The hospital provides a range of services, including procedural care, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.