Visiting Medical Officer - Primary Care - Sessional (64 hours per 4-week cycle) - Cessnock Correctional Complex

Position Classification : Visiting Medical Officer

Employment Type : Sessional (64 hours per 4-week cycle)

Requisition ID : REQ468345

Applications Close :  Sunday, 3 March 2024, AEST

Position Title : Visiting Medical Officer - Primary Care - Sessional (64 hours per 4-week cycle) - Cessnock

Are you looking to make a positive difference?

We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it is needed most.

An exciting opportunity is available for  a Visiting Medical Officer – Primary Care to join our service at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network.

We are looking for a qualified health care professional with :

• Current medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) AND evidence of a Fellowship of Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) or Australasian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) AND proof of recognition as a specialist by the Specialists Recognition Advisory Committee Award.
• Demonstrated significant experience in General Practice with knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Previous experience in emergency medicine, general practice, adult internal medicine, or rural medicine is an advantage.

The Visiting Medical Officer – Primary Care is responsible for the provision of general medical services to patients within correctional environments in Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network facilities. The position will work collaboratively with the Nursing Unit Manager (NUM), Service Director Primary Care and Clinical Director Primary Care to enhance the existing services in line with organisational needs and best practice.

Our Team and Service

The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network  is a state-wide specialty health network with a vision :

Our Location

Cessnock Correctional Complex is located in the Hunter Valley, 151km north-west of Sydney and 48km west of Newcastle. From the Cessnock CBD, it is a half-hour walk or 5-minute drive away. There are three centres within the complex :

Cessnock is the perfect place to begin your life adventure. Take a scenic drive, explore beautiful countryside, and visit family attractions such as the Hunter Valley Zoo and Werakata National Park. The Hunter region also has you covered. No matter how you like to unplug from the world, whether on a road travelled slowly via horseback (Upper Hunter) or in a tent pitched by a quiet river (Barrington Tops), there are endless opportunities to disconnect to discover.

Salary & Benefits

Your salary (as per the state Award) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to :

Inclusivity & Diversity

The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We focus on your capability and your passion.

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following questions :

1.Describe a time when you were presented with confronting patient behaviour where your resilience and courage was required in order to deal with the situation.

2.Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with other clinicians, and what actions you take to foster a healthy team environment.

3.Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks in your clinical practice, and what methods you used in order to prioritise your clinical activities.