Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice Sexual Assault (apply via eCredential)
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ344105 Requisition #
Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice
Sexual Assault Service – Violence, Abuse and Neglect
Zero Hours VMO
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HNELHD’s Community Partnerships and Integrated Services are seeking applications from qualified General Practitioners to participate in the after-hours and weekend roster for a medical service to adults and adolescents who have been sexually assaulted and referred to the HNELHD Sexual Assault Service. Successful applicants will provide medical and forensic care and consultation as required.
Applicants will:
* Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
* Have availability to participate with a minimum of 3 shifts per month in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time
* Provide best practice, evidence based clinical services to achieve quality patient outcomes and provide trauma-informed care
* Undertake supervision and education within the clinical environment of junior medical staff and other relevant staff to foster safe clinical practice. For example, forensic examiners in training or shadowing
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
For role related enquiries contact: Dr Anousha Victoire – Medical Lead, Newcastle Sexual Assault Service
Ph : (02) 4924 6333 E :
For application related enquiries contact : Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
Ph: (02) 4985 3353 E:
A third COVID-19 dose is a requirement for Category A positions, as is one dose of the current Southern hemisphere influenza vaccine registered for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. COVID-19 booster doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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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Agency applications are NOT accepted
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