Consultant Emergency Medicine

4 weeks ago

Geraldton, Western Australia WA Country Health Service Full time
Overview

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for Consultants in Emergency Medicine to join Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region. This pool aims to fill current vacancies for fixed term or permanent appointments. Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, Sessional and Casual, with the possibility of extension. Appointments from this pool may be made until 30/07/2027.

Position

Consultant Emergency Medicine – Geraldton Hospital, WA Country Health Service (WACHS).

Salary

Consultant Year 1 – 9: $397,264 - $504,517 per annum. The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 and includes base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance. This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

About the Health Campus

Geraldton Health Campus Emergency Department provides comprehensive emergency services to Geraldton and other communities in the region. As the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals via emergency telehealth.

Our blended medical model includes FACEMs, Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars and Residents, underpinned by an active culture of teaching. We have placements for GP trainees along with ACEM and CICM trainees and our senior doctors have portfolios with dedicated non-clinical time to contribute to safe, high quality care and enhancing the overall patient experience. Leadership and management training are promoted, with resources for education and supervision.

While there is a serious nature to the work, Geraldton's Emergency Department has a collegial, upbeat culture and is an enjoyable place to work. The hospital inpatient units are staffed by general specialists across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry and O&G, with an anaesthetic department consisting of specialist anaesthetists and rural generalist anaesthetists supported by registrars, residents and interns. A 24-hour laboratory service, radiology including CT on site, with limited access to off-site MRI, and a full range of allied health staff and outpatient services are available.

The Role and Redevelopment

We are expanding our team at Geraldton Health Campus Emergency Department. We are undergoing an exciting redevelopment that will include an expanded, state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a new ICU and High Dependency Unit and integrated mental health service with an adult inpatient unit and short stay unit. Planning is underway to establish a radiation oncology service with a LINAC as part of this redevelopment.

Qualifications
  • Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Have Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
  • Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in emergency medicine and hospital practice.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
  • Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
  • Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
  • Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research.
Application Instructions

Applicants must have a valid email address to apply online via MedCareersWA. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact

Attachments and Requirements

Applicants are required to attach a statement (max 3 pages) addressing Selection Criteria (1,2,4,6) listed in the attached job description form, a detailed CV with qualifications and registration, and contact details of two professional referees (one must be current supervisor or line manager).

Working with SIMGs

We welcome applications from Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs). SIMGs must be open to supervised placement at another WACHS site before relocating to Geraldton, with a strong commitment to completing supervision and transitioning to a long-term role in Geraldton.

Other Conditions

WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. WWC checks are required. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required; offers are conditional on PEHA results. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For further information related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of Medical Services ) or Dr Dan Laubscher, Head of Department ).

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time


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