Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Job Description

Posted 3 weeks ago

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Hours Negotiable

The Position

We are seeking an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our dedicated team in the Horsham Campus of Grampians Health. This position is available for an immediate start and includes working Monday to Friday with participation in an on-call roster. This role involves providing a safe and high quality service as part of the team which include a Registrar, an Intern, Nurses & Midwives and the wider Allied Health team. The successful applicant will perform duties including supervision, assessment and mentorship. This role will have input into quality improvement, policies, procedures and incident reviews. An attractive salary package will be negotiated for the right candidate. Terms and conditions are in accordance with the Victorian Public Health Services Medical specialists Enterprise Agreement.

The Health Service

The Horsham Campus has an average of 325 births per year, 12,500 admissions and 4,600 operations and 16,000 ED attendances annually. We have a theatre complex, including a day procedure unit, a five-bed intensive care unit, and acute and subacute wards all set within a picturesque garden setting.

The Region

The city of Horsham has population of 19,500 and is a 300 kms from Melbourne on the Western Highway and 400kms to Adelaide. It is well serviced city with diverse education and businesses and positioned at the northern end of the Grampians National Park, nearby lakes and world famous rock-climbing areas as well as being a wine and food hub.

Key Selection Criteria include:

Essential:

• A current registration as a Medical Specialist with the Medical Practitioners Board Of Australia/AHPRA
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary team, including supervising, supporting and leading Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills within a complex clinical environment

Attractive remuneration benefits are offered. For more information about this position, please contact Dr André Nel on (03) 5381 9251 or [email protected]

This is a great opportunity to work in a diverse environment and join a reputable rural health service that is now a part of Grampians Health, dedicated to the provision of quality patient centred care and to meet the needs of the community.

For more information about this position please view the Position Description and/or contact the responsible person indicated below. Further information on Grampians Health (Horsham & Dimboola) can be found on our website or Facebook page.

Applications must be submitted online via e-recruit by the Closing Date.

Grampians Health (Horsham & Dimboola) is committed to equal employment opportunity and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Grampians Health encourages applications from people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We aim to provide a safe environment for our staff, patients, residents and clients which includes supporting and responding to disclosures of family violence issues.

Pre-employment checks: All applicants must be willing to undertake a national police check and Victorian Employee Working with Children check prior to commencement of employment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including immunisation clearance.

Horsham & Dimboola Campuses, proudly part of Grampians Health.
Contact Person Tania McKenzie
Contact Number (03) 5381 9079
Closing Date 15/05/2022
Position Description obstetrician PD 050122.pdf