Procedural sedationPerioperative medicineProcedural servicesProfessional development supportConsultant Anaesthetist – Perioperative & Pain MedicineSouth-West Victoria | Coastal Regional PracticeSante Recruitment is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a growing regional anaesthesia service in South-West Victoria.This is an excellent opportunity for an anaesthetist seeking a broad and wide-ranging clinical workload, with the flexibility to develop a subspecialty interest in pain medicine or perioperative anaesthesia.You will join a collaborative specialist team providing high-quality anaesthetic care across a diverse surgical program while contributing to the development of sustainable specialist services in regional Victoria.The OpportunityThe department provides anaesthesia across a broad perioperative caseload, including:General surgeryOrthopaedicsObstetrics and gynaecologyEmergency surgeryProcedural sedationPerioperative medicineAcute pain managementThe role provides the opportunity to develop your professional interests while maintaining a broad general anaesthetic practice.You will work closely with surgeons, physicians, nursing and allied health teams to support safe perioperative pathways, acute pain management and ongoing surgical service growth across the region.There Are Also Opportunities To Contribute ToClinical leadershipService developmentQuality improvement and clinical governanceTeaching and supervisionDevelopment of perioperative models of careExpansion of pain management servicesDevelop Your Subspecialty InterestThis position is particularly attractive to an anaesthetist interested in developing expertise in:Pain MedicineContribute to acute pain management and the ongoing development of regional pain services.Perioperative AnaesthesiaHelp develop contemporary perioperative pathways and enhanced models of care supporting a growing surgical service.The service values specialists who are keen to build a long-term regional practice and contribute to the sustainability and growth of specialist healthcare outside metropolitan centres.The FacilityThis major regional referral hospital provides healthcare to a catchment of more than 110,000 people across South-West Victoria.The health service manages more than 30,000 emergency presentations annually and supports a broad surgical program including:OrthopaedicsObstetrics and GynaecologyGeneral SurgeryEmergency SurgeryProcedural servicesContinued investment in surgical infrastructure and perioperative care is expanding specialist services and creating further opportunities for consultant anaesthetists.What’s On OfferCoastal regional location with an excellent work–life balanceAffordable living compared with metropolitan centresBroad and varied anaesthetic caseloadOpportunity to develop a Pain Medicine or Perioperative Anaesthesia interestSupportive specialist anaesthesia teamOpportunities for clinical leadership and service developmentTeaching opportunities with anaesthetic trainees, junior doctors and medical studentsProfessional development supportCME/study leaveRelocation assistanceOpportunity to establish a long-term specialist career in regional VictoriaThe LifestyleLocated on Victoria's spectacular South-West Coast,
this region offers an exceptional combination of professional prospect and coastal living.EnjoyBeautiful beaches and renowned surf coastlineNational parks and spectacular natural landscapesCoastal walking and outdoor recreationFertile agricultural country and excellent local produceStrong community connectionsExcellent schooling optionsA relaxed, family-friendly lifestyleAccess to Melbourne when requiredIt's the opportunity to build a rewarding specialist career while enjoying the space, community and lifestyle that regional Victoria offers.About YouWe are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist who is committed to clinical excellence and interested in contributing to the continued development of regional specialist services.You Will HaveFANZCA, or be nearing completion of FellowshipEligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRABroad clinical experience across general and emergency anaesthesiaAn interest in developing a subspecialty practice in Pain Medicine or Perioperative AnaesthesiaStrong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skillsAn interest in teaching, mentoring and service developmentInternational SpecialistsInternationally trained specialists are encouraged to enquire.Candidates who are eligible for the AHPRA Specialist Pathway, with an ANZCA interview date or Substantially Comparable outcome, are welcome to discuss the opportunity with Sante Recruitment.#J-18808-Ljbffr