Classification: HM33 - HM41 / HN16 – HN59 (Depending on FTE)
Hours per fortnight: Up to 76 (in either Fractional or Staff Specialist appointment)
Employment Status: Permanent On-going
Other requirements: 3 X COVID-19 Vaccinations, Refer to Position Description

Join a large regional tertiary referral hospital:

• Work with an expanding regional health service
• Work close to the CBD of Bendigo
• Relocation Support assistance available for successful candidate/s

The Position 

Bendigo Health Medical Services directorate have ongoing physician opportunities in Gastroenterology for commencement 2024. The department are flexible on either a Full Time Staff Specialist appointment or Part Time Fractional appointment/s which may be negotiated.

Come and join our enthusiastic team of medical professionals at Bendigo Hospital which covers about 300,000 population in Central Victoria across a large geographical area.

The General Medicine Department
The General Medicine Team at Bendigo Health are an integral part of the health care treating team and sits within the Clinical Operations Division (see below).

The Department of Medicine covers Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, and General Medicine. There are separate directorates for Geriatrics and Rehabilitation, Oncology, Cardiology and Renal Medicine. These last other specialties have full functioning teams Monday to Friday and variable out-of-hours cover that includes the Medical Registrar and HMO’s from General Medicine contributing to emergency cover arrangements.

The General Medical Unit has approximately 90 inpatients at any one time providing both elective and emergency management, and acts as a conduit to metropolitan hospitals where required. The unit enjoys a low turnover of nursing staff, ensuring a reliable and supportive resource.

About you

You will be a suitably experienced Gastroenterologist Physician seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hospital with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.

As a consultant physician you will be expected to practice within your scope of practice and will be subject to Bendigo Health’s Credentialing Committee’s jurisdiction whist working in Bendigo Health.

You will report to the Clinical Director of Medicine for operational matters and to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Professional ones.

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. 

Essential qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians or equivalent, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Gastroenterology.
• Current registration as a Specialist in Gastroenterology with the Medical Board of Australia or equivalent in countries with substantially comparable training as assessed by RACP have a RACP interview date
• Extensive relevant clinical experience in Gastroenterology
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff
• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently
• Awareness of current legislation and policies pertaining to medical practice and the workplace including EEO, Occupational Health and Safety, Public Sector management, Infection Control and access for clients with disabilities.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Gastroenterology research to clinical practice.

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