Medical Specialists VPS EA 2022 - 2026 (Specialist Year 1-9)
15.2 hours per fortnight
Part Time, Permanent
ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.
ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.
With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth. Join our team to experience a dynamic work environment with potential for advancement and professional development
Echuca Regional Health seeks to appoint a high calibre applicant for the role of Staff Specialist Director of Surgery within the Medical Services Division.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage elective and emergency general surgical patients, consistent with scope of clinical practice and ERH's surgical capability framework
* Participate in the on-call roster in general surgery and be available for re-call when rostered, including weekends
* Participate in general surgery outpatient and hospital in the home (HITH) clinics and ensure documentation in accordance with professional standards
* Ensure safe patient handover, including documentation of post-operative care
* Supervise, educate and train doctors-in-training (DiTs), including surgical education and training (SET) program registrars, consistent with their level of training and individual learning needs
* Maintain currency of practice, including participation in formal continuing professional development (CPD) program (RACS)
* Participate as member of relevant ERH meetings and committees, including Surgery Morbidity and Mortality and Clinical Audit meetings
Qualifications/experience required:
* Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
* Current Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) certification in adult colonoscopy and gastroscopy
* Evidence of participation in RACS CPD
Working for ERH
At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
* Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
* Flexible working arrangements
* Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
* Staff health and wellbeing programs
* Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
* An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members
* Free onsite parking
* Free staff vaccinations
If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you Applications close 4 July 2025. Apply today
Applications are not accepted from agencies.
How to Apply:
All applicants are to apply online via Seek.
Applications must include:
* Resume
* Key Selection Criteria**
**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the 'key selection criteria' to (emailprotected)
ERH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.
**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.
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