JMO Supervised Practice

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration:  - 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27756
 

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in both inpatient and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.

Our District 

Hunter New England Health (HNE Health) provides a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast regions.

·         920,370* people, including 52,990* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

·         169,846 residents who were born overseas

·         Employs 16,033 staff

·         Is supported by 1600 volunteers

·         Spans 25 local government areas
 

Is the only district in New South Wales with:

·         A major metropolitan centre

·         A mix of several large regional centres

·         Many smaller rural centres and remote communities within its borders

 Where you'll be working 

Tamworth Hospital has 288 treatment spaces and is the major Rural Referral Hospital providing services to the North West of NSW.

JMO Supervised Practice terms offered at Tamworth Hospital include:

Medicine: General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation & Palliative Care

Surgery: General Surgery, ENT, Breast & Endocrine, Colorectal, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopaedics 

Other: Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Primary Care, Psychiatry & Relief

RMO terms available include the above, as well as Paediatrics, ICU, Pathology and Anaesthetics

What you'll be doing

The position provides medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex and supported clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in a NSW public health organisation.  The position supports medical graduates of AMC accredited universities to meet the requirements for general registration as set out by the Medical Board of Australia, allowing general registration as a medical practitioner to Australian and New Zealand medical graduates’ registration standard on completion of JMO Supervised Practice training. 

The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers to:

·         Coordinate the admission, management and discharge planning of patients 

·         Undertake initial assessment of the patient including patient history, physical examination, formulating an initial management plan and ordering appropriate investigations

·         Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate

·         Communicate directly with patients and their carers

·         Arrange discharge and liaison with local medical officers and other community-based care providers

·         Follow-up and reviewed ordered investigations.

The Medical Officer will provide care to all patients according to Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and demonstrate ethical behaviours and professional values including integrity; compassion; empathy; and respect for all patients, society and the profession. Interns are expected to take increasing responsibility for patient care as they progress, while recognising the limits of their expertise and scope and involving other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care.

Where you will be living

Live in a thriving and picturesque regional city of 64,000 offering plenty of cultural and artistic attractions.

Conveniently located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane with ease of access with daily flights to Sydney &Brisbane, and within 5 hours drive to Sydney.

Experience top class sporting and recreational facilities and make a connection with the local community.

Taste the flavours of the region by indulging in a meal at one of our 50+ restaurants and café.

Experience the great outdoors….try your hand at paragliding, water skiing, canoeing or horse riding plus many more options.

Enjoy the bonus of a ready-made, very active social network. To see what else Tamworth as a regional city can offer, please visit -

Tamworth Region: Capital of Country

Qualifications - External

1.      Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role

2.      Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency), judgment and expertise

3.      Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.

4.      Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.

5.      Good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.

6.      Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

7.      Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

8.      For Rural Preferential Recruitment: Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the provision of quality healthcare in a rural setting.

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For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Lewis on hnelhd-tamworthmedicalrecruit@health.nsw.gov.au