Job Description
Visiting Medical Officer in Respiratory Medicine | Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
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Date published: Jul 24, ****, 14:14 PM
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Location
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Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW
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Description
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Remuneration: Visiting Medical Officer Award
n Hours Per Week: Negotiable
n Requisition ID: REQ******
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Tamworth Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Physician to provide high-quality respiratory and general medical services to inpatients at Tamworth Referral Hospital.
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The VMO role offers:
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opportunity to privately refer outpatients to your own consulting rooms
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participation in the after-hours General Medicine on-call roster (1:8)
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involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs
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a fortnightly theatre list, including bronchoscopy and EBUS procedures
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participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
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experience in pleural and lung ultrasound (desirable)
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Tamworth Hospital services a local and referral population of approximately 205,000 people and is one of the largest rural referral hospitals in Australia.
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In July ****, the hospital completed a $220 million acute services redevelopment, providing modern facilities and expanded services.
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You'll join a collegial team of 16 physicians across a broad range of specialties, including cardiology, nephrology, rheumatology, medical and radiation oncology, haematology, neurology, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, and endocrinology.
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Educational opportunities
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Tamworth Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Newcastle (Bachelor of Medicine) and the Joint Medical Program with the University of New England.
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The hospital supports accredited Basic Physician Training in General Medicine, as well as Advanced Training in:
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Cardiology
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Nephrology
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Medical Oncology
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Provide admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient,



telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD.
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Attend and be available during rostered work hours and while on call, including for clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching, and emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD.
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Contribute to education and research as determined and required by HNELHD.
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Hold a primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACP (Respiratory Medicine), and/or be eligible through an overseas-trained specialist pathway.
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Demonstrate recent and comprehensive experience in General Medicine and Respiratory Medicine as evidence of being a medical expert.
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Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and the ability to support the education and development of other staff, including trainees.
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Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
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Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and work with a range of stakeholders across different settings.
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Demonstrate leadership and management capability, including flexibility in a changing health system and experience in safety and quality improvement.
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Demonstrate professionalism through ongoing career development, peer review and participation in clinical governance activities.
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Demonstrate advocacy for improving the health of individuals and the broader community.
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Cheryl Hayes
n Senior Manager, Medical Administration Services – Rural and Regional Health Services
n Tamworth Regional Office
n Bligh Street, Tamworth NSW ****
n Ph: ************
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