Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine - Manning Base Hospital (apply via eCredential)

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REQ529269 Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine 
Manning Base Hospital - Taree, NSW
Temporary Part Time (12 month) 0.5FTE Opportunity 
Applications close 27 November 2024

• Manning Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated and passionate Palliative Medicine Specialist.
• Essential Qualifications are Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine (FAChPM). 

About the role:

You will provide specialist palliative medicine support and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality, safe and well governed specialist palliative care.
You will have a commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research and supervision and participate in quality activities, professional development, and continuing education.
Applicants should be familiar with the five phases of palliative care and be well versed in best evidence approach to managing patients across the spectrum of palliative care presentations.
You may be eligible for a conjoint appointment with the University of Newcastle at an academic level commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

About our Department:

Specialist led inpatient consult liaison service in Manning Base Hospital including CNC2, CNS & Registrar.
Community palliative care nursing led service providing support to the region including Manning Valley, Great Lakes, Gloucester, & Bulahdelah.
Medical governance of Forster Private Hospital palliative care consult liaison service.
Outpatient clinic potential.
Strong links with the district wide Health Service and support networks statewide.
Accreditation for Advanced Skilled Post (ACCRM/RACGP) and Diploma of Palliative Care (RACP).
We have a well-established relationship with the University of Newcastle’s Department of Rural Health and teach into Year 3-5 of the Joint Medical Program. Appointment as a conjoint academic is encouraged (level commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Want to know more? 

For a confidential discussion about the position:
Dr Arron Veltre, Staff Specialist in Palliative Medicine, Manning Base Hospital 
E: Arron.Veltre@health.nsw.gov.au 

Application Enquiries:  
Jess Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant 
E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au 

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