Job Description
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Join Barwon Health's specialist Ophthalmology Surgery team in Geelong
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Deliver high-quality care across public and private ophthalmology services
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Temporary part-time opportunity ****** hours per fortnight) long service leave cover
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About the role
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Join Barwon Health's Ophthalmology Surgery team in this temporary specialist role, providing high-quality, patient-centred surgical care to public and private patients at Geelong Hospital.
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You will provide inpatient and outpatient ophthalmology services, contribute to after-hours care as required, and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure safe, effective and productive patient care.
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The role also provides opportunities to contribute to clinical education, postgraduate teaching, clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities, supporting excellence in ophthalmology services across Barwon Health.
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Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient Ophthalmology surgical services (public and private), ensuring safe, effective, compassionate and patient-centred care, including informed consent and shared decision-making.
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Provide consultative support across the organisation and participate in the Ophthalmology after-hours roster as required.
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Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and effective communication with nursing, medical and community providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
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Contribute to clinical governance through audit, outcome review, incident reporting and continuous quality improvement activities.
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Support excellence in medical education and research,



including supervision of students and trainees, participation in postgraduate teaching, and involvement in clinical research.
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Comply with organisational policies relating to occupational health & safety, emergency procedures, and equal opportunity, fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace
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What we're looking for
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Medical degree with current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration
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Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
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Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility and collaborative interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
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Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
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