Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine - Manning Base Hospital
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) – Taree NSW
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Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine
Manning Base Hospital
Permanent Part Time 0.8FTE opportunity
Advertising closes 25 November ****
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our new multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Hub, serving a population of approximately 100,000 people across the Lower Mid North Coast.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of seamless, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care across acute settings, community services, and residential aged care homes. You will utilise a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual care to ensure equitable access and exceptional patient and family outcomes.
You will work within a supportive, district-wide network of Palliative Care Staff Specialists, enjoy a diverse range of palliative care presentations and participate in an on-call roster. Play a key role in the continued growth and development of an expanding service.
Candidates Must Have
A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians or Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM) or nearing completing within the next 6 months.
Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in specialist led Palliative Medicine.
About Manning Base Hospital
Manning Base Hospital serves the local communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding districts which operates 160 beds providing a broad range of specialist services. Our services include general medical and surgical wards, ophthalmology, urology, paediatrics, gynaecology and obstetrics, TOES, ECT, and emergency. There is also a renal dialysis unit, and other services such as orthopaedics, vascular surgery, intensive care/coronary care, peri operative, paediatrics, maternity, oncology and a new state of the art Emergency Department.
About The Area
Located just 2 hours north of Newcastle and 3.5 hours north of Sydney, with convenient flight connections to other capital cities, our region boasts a temperate climate with mild winters and balmy summers, enhancing its livability. The Manning area boasts exceptional educational options, both public and private, ensuring families have access to quality schooling. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, the Manning region offers unparalleled lifestyle without compromise.
What We Can Offer You
This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health district in NSW which services a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute. Working with HNE gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Fitness Passport
Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
Recruitment Contact
For a Confidential Discussion About This Role, Please Contact Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Medical Recruitment Services
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD****_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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