**REQ541941**
**Visiting Medical Officer in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery**
**Maitland Hospital**
**To commence February 2025**
**Are you a skilled Otolaryngologist looking to make a meaningful impact within a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment?**
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Specialist Otolaryngologist to deliver exceptional care in our outreach clinics across our region, including Maitland Hospital, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, Kurri Kurri District Hospital, and Belmont District Hospital.
**Key Responsibilities**
- High-Quality Patient Care: Provide effective, patient-centred specialist Otolaryngology services to meet the needs of our community.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Build and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, management, and patients to drive team success, facilitate change, and address concerns proactively.
- AMS Outreach: Participate in outreach clinics through Hunter Recent England to extend specialist care to rural and underserved areas.
- Education & Mentorship: Educate and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as multidisciplinary team members, in alignment with the standards of relevant training organisations.
- Operating Theatre Leadership: Adhere to the Operating Theatre Road Rules and ensure best practices in a surgical environment.
**Essential Qualifications & Experience**
- A primary medical degree registered with AHPRA.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or specialist recognition as provided for under the Staff Specialist (State) Award or the Health Insurance Act (1973).
- Medical Expertise: Recent and comprehensive experience in Otolaryngology, demonstrating a high level of skill and competence.
- AMS Outreach Services: Proven involvement in ongoing Otolaryngology outreach services in NSW, with a commitment to supporting underserved communities.
**About You**
You are a dynamic and collaborative professional who values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in patient care. You thrive in diverse settings and are passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
**Why Join Us?**
- Serve across a variety of healthcare settings, regional and rural hospitals, catering to diverse patient populations and providing essential services to our communities.
- Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to delivering healthcare excellence.
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the Hunter New England region.
**What We Offer**
We are committed to supporting your professional and personal growth:
- A focus on sustainable healthcare to create a healthier environment for all.
- Salary packaging options.
- Fitness Passport access for discounted gyms and fitness centres.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and experts through partnerships with HMRI and the University of Newcastle.
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team and Settlement Concierge to assist with relocation and settling into the community.
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 Protected 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.
**Make the next step in your career a meaningful one.**
**Need more information?**
**1) Click here for the**Position Description**
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**Applications Close: 6 January 2025**
An eligibility list will be created for future roles
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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📌 Visiting Medical Officer In Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, Outreach Clinics Hnelhd (Apply Via Ecredential)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Australia