Employment Type - Sessional Hours per fortnight - 19 Job Category - Medical - Specialist Req Id - 2112 Enjoy a role that maximises your potential and enables you to achieve your own ambitions Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care Temporary role available from February 2025 - February 2026 About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the Mc Kellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region.
Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
General Medicine is the core of medicine at Barwon Health with a group of engaged clinicians delivering care to patients both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
In the Hospital setting, it provides care on 3 medical wards plus a short stay unit (RAPU).
It provides teaching opportunities for students and junior doctors and is engaged in research and quality improvement activities.
It is increasingly looking beyond the hospital to chronic disease management and prevention.
About the role We are currently seeking an experienced General Physician on a casual sessional basis.
Our General Medicine Unit is a team-oriented department which fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management with a primary focus of delivering consumer-centered care.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service.
You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation.
We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.
Barwon Health staff benefits Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career Attractive salary packaging benefits.
Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 About Geelong Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.
Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes Geelong is home to world-class schools and education providers Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes Diversity and Inclusion We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Contact Information Contact Person: Rebecca Potter Contact Email: Application closing date: 4 October, 2024 Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr
