Staff Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine - Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Organisation / Entity:
Hunter New England Local Health District
Job category:
Health - Medical Positions | Specialist
Job location:
Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Job reference number:
REQ******
Work type:
Full-Time
Total remuneration package:
$186,241 - $229,825
Contract type:
Temporary Full Time - 12-month contract
Advertising closes:
5 December ****
About the Position
The Rehabilitation Unit at Tamworth Hospital is a 22-bed inpatient unit that provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services to the northern sector of HNELHD and includes vital services such as:
Transitional Living Unit for Brain Injury
New England Brain Injury Rehabilitation service (Neuropsychology, Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, social work, Paediatric case manager, Aboriginal liaison officer)
New England Spinal Cord Injury Service (Coordinator Caroline Cone)
The Amputee clinics (attended by ForMotion Prosthetics and Orthotics)
Outpatient clinics and the Outreach clinics for our regional towns of Moree and Narrabri
Our team comprises two Rehab Physicians, a Registrar (accredited for advanced training with AFRM(RACP)), supported by a Junior Medical Officer, an expert Registered Nursing team and a multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology and Dietetics.
We proudly support the teaching of Medical Students and work closely with the Primary Care General Practice community.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
• Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and Specialist Registration with AHPRA.
Benefits
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry and provides a range of public health services to the Hunter, England and Lower Mid North Coast. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits including:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Fitness Passport
Salary Packaging
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Contact
Dr Peter Harradine
– Director | Rehabilitation Medicine & Aged Care Service
Lock **** Tamworth NEMSC ****
Tel | Fax |
Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle Faculty of Medicine and Health
Application enquiries
– Cheryl Hayes, Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services | Rural and Regional Health Services
Tamworth Regional Office - Bligh Street, Tamworth NSW ****
Tel |
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. 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.
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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Cheryl Hayes on
Applications Close
: 5 December ****
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