Addiction Medicine Consultant
2 months ago
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time, Part time
Organisation: Western Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical
Reference: 50497
Western Health is seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated and dynamic Addiction Medicine Consultant to join our multidisciplinary team at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), a maximum-security women’s prison in Melbourne’s West. The role will involve the provision of evidence based Addiction Medicine services, including provision of high quality clinical care and leadership for the clients and staff of the Custodial Health service at DPFC. Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed model of practice, this role presents a significant opportunity to influence the nature and quality of care being delivered to this vulnerable client.
On 1 July, 2023 the delivery of primary healthcare will transition from the current service provider to Western Health. The multidisciplinary team will provide holistic and interconnected service provision to patients at DPFC. Successful applicants will be on boarded during the transition period for orientation and training including additional training to support the delivery of culturally appropriate, trauma informed, gender affirming care for all patients including priority cohorts.
This role presents a significant opportunity for both clinicians seeking to gain experience in custodial settings as part of their career development, as well as for people committed working with marginalised and vulnerable cohorts in this complex setting.
**To be Successful in this Role you**
- Will have recognised qualifications as an Addiction Medicine Consultant (FAChAM).
- Will have well-developed professional communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and others.
- A demonstrated commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivery of evidence-based best care is essential
- Will contribute to a positive organisational culture and role model professionalism with respect to patient dignity and compassion, effective communication, and ethical clinical care
- Be passionate about providing high quality person-centred and evidence-based care - and have a strong interest in driving model of care and service delivery change for consumers with substance use disorders
- Will be involved in service evaluation and audits and will be encouraged to be involved in research activities
- Bring a sense of calm and stability in a dynamic and developing clinical setting
- Contribute flexibly, creatively and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement
**About Us**
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
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