Career Medical Officer (CMO), Emergency Department, Maitland Hospital
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Career Medical Officer (CMO), Emergency Department
Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW
Fixed term temporary for 12 months – Full time and part time opportunities – as us for more information
Are you a dedicated Career Medical Officer seeking long-term, diverse employment?
Maitland Hospital Emergency Department is looking for passionate individuals with a commitment to ongoing training and education beyond the ACEM (Australasian College for Emergency Medicine) framework.
Join us and grow into a respected senior member of our Emergency Department medical team.
"Most people who come into healthcare are driven to learn and challenge themselves, and that's something Maitland ED really supports. From paid leave to attend conferences, to access to our simulation space before or after shifts, there's a real commitment here to ongoing education and a positive learning culture." – Dr Scott Flannagan, Clinical Co-Director, Emergency Department, Maitland Hospital.
Our position is structured to include educational and procedural requirements, tailored to your prior experience. You will have one non-clinical shift out of eight, allowing you to focus on training activities such as attending courses, enhancing airway skills in theatres, conducting audits, or participating in planned teaching sessions. We encourage and support CMOs to enrol in and complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate program within their first year.
* Qualified medical practitioner registered with current full general registration in Australia with at least three years post-graduate experience.
* Appropriate training and experience to work towards a leadership role in the ED, which will include being in charge of night shifts, whilst working with direct support from Consultant FACEMS staff on other shifts.
* Ability to provide guidance to junior medical and nursing staff across all elements of the Emergency Department.
Why Maitland Hospital Emergency Department?
* Patient Care : Serving approximately 150 patients daily, including 30% paediatric cases, with a 25% admission rate across various specialties.
* Referral Hub : We act as the referral hospital for eight GP-run rural hospitals, enhancing your management skills for safe patient transfers across the Local Health District.
* Flexible Scheduling : Participate in a 24/7 roster with 10-hour clinical shifts. After five years, the night shift component is removed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clinical Care : Provide patient care under the direction of supervising consultants.
* Continuity of Care : Improve clinical care processes, service coordination, patient handover, and discharge planning.
* Leadership : Coordinate patient care by facilitating communication between specialties, administrative, and community services.
* Team Support : Contribute to team building, mentoring, and training within the multidisciplinary team.
* Communication : Provide clinical advice and encourage effective communication for coordinated patient care.
Employer Maitland Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District Contact Name Stacey Burbridge - Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant Email Address 51 Metford Road, Metford NSW
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