Medical Director - Primary Health North (530293)

Medical Director - Primary Health North (530293) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthPrimary Health NorthApplications must be submitted by Sunday 26 January, : 55 PM AEST Award / Classification : Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11 Employment type : Part Time Region : North Location : Allambi Bld, 33-39 Howick StProvide high level advice and support to the Nursing Director on issues relating to the provision of medical services in Primary Health North (PHN).

Provide a high level of strategic medical leadership and direction including ensuring effective provision of evidence-based, efficient inpatient, community, and outpatient clinical care to patients of PHN.The Team : In Primary Health North (PHN), we are committed to transforming healthcare delivery by providing high-quality, trauma-informed, and patient-centred care in the comfort of patients' homes or close to their communities.

We have eight district hospitals with 132 beds and 11 Hospital in the Home beds and Community Services including Specialist Palliative Care Services, Community Rapid Response Service, Community Nursing, and Community Allied Health.

We also support patients through home care services, aged care assessment service, youth health, and health promotion teams.This role is an opportunity to support the provision of high-quality subacute and community care across Northern Tasmania where you help influence positive experience and outcomes for our patients.We are a collaborative and supportive team based in Launceston working closely with the Launceston General Hospital, supporting health services across the north east of Tasmania.The Role : The newly created Medical Director position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of community-based healthcare in Northern Tasmania.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence the direction of patient care and to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

As a key member of the PHN leadership team, you will provide a high level of strategic medical leadership and ensure the highest standards of medical care for patients receiving in-home or close-to-home services.

You will do this through : Clinical Leadership : Support and leadership for the medical teams, including contracted teams, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practice across services.Innovation & Strategy : Drive innovation in healthcare delivery models, leveraging technology and best practices to improve patient access, outcomes, and satisfaction.Quality Assurance : Monitor and evaluate clinical performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and continuously improving care delivery processes.Collaboration & Team Building : Foster a collaborative culture with medical officers, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create cohesive teams and sustainable services.Patient Advocacy : Champion patient-centred care, ensuring that care is tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient and their rights.Education & Mentorship : Provide ongoing education, training, and mentorship to clinical staff, promoting professional growth and a culture of excellence.Note : Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of appointment : Permanent part-time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 January 2025. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Eligibility : Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty, Tasmanian Working with Children Registration, and Current Driver's Licence.

Registration / licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.

It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration / licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.For more informationApplicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Name : Amanda SmithPosition : Nursing Director - Primary Health NorthPhone number : Name : Viney JoshiPosition : Executive Director of Medical ServicesPhone number : What it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.

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