Job Description
The Consultant Physician Gen Med is a leadership role responsible for leading the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services to patients in the Home Hospital Department. The incumbent will promote patient safety and quality of care, provide leadership, orientation, training, supervision, and education for doctors in training and other health workers.
In collaboration with the General Medicine Lead and other Consultants, the successful candidate will work to achieve national, state, and EMHS performance standards and targets. They will work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the EMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* Leadership skills
* Medical expertise
* Ability to work collaboratively
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Benefits
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
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Others
Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Other conditions include WA Health engaging staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants must undergo criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behavior.