Career Medical Officer in Intensive Care Medicine, Maitland Hospital

Career Medical Officer in Intensive Care Medicine, Maitland Hospital

💼 Hunter New England Local Health District

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The CMO will play a vital role in the safe, collaborative care of critically ill patients. Working alongside Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) and ICU Specialists, you will ensure timely and efficient patient care in our Critical Care services. This role also requires high-level communication across multidisciplinary teams to facilitate exceptional patient outcomes.

About the Role

The CMO position is a temporary, fixed-term appointment for 12 months, with potential for conversion to a permanent role for the right candidate. The successful applicant will join Maitland Hospital’s Intensive Care Team to support and develop critical care services.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical care under the direction of the Director of Medical Services and ICU consultants to effectively manage patients.
- Ensure continuity of clinical care, coordinate services, and manage patient handovers and discharge planning, including completion of the ANZICS database.
- Contribute to quality improvement (QI) initiatives within the ICU and across the district.
- Lead the effective coordination of hospital care, facilitating communication between specialty teams, administrative groups, and community services.
- Mentor and train team members while supporting multidisciplinary care.

Essential Requirements

- Qualified medical practitioner registered in Australia with a minimum of five years post-graduate experience.

Experience and training in:

- Intubation and management of mechanically ventilated patients
- Care for patients with septic shock and multi-organ failure requiring vasopressors and inotropes
- Insertion of central venous catheters (CVC) using aseptic techniques
- Monitoring patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Appropriate escalation to ICU specialists in the event of patient deterioration

Why Maitland Hospital

Maitland Hospital serves Maitland and the Hunter Valley communities with a focus on technology, innovation, and staff collaboration. The hospital is conveniently located near key transport links, approximately 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle.

What We Offer

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) offers an ideal environment to advance your career, including:

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
- Collaboration with a wide range of professionals
- Support from Senior Medical Recruitment and Settlement Concierge teams to assist with relocation and community connections

Why Live in the Maitland Area?

We are a fast-growing non-metropolitan region in Australia, located in the Lower Hunter Valley with a riverine landscape and historic buildings. Maitland offers affordable housing and access to excellent local schools, with easy road, rail, and air connections. It is within reach of Sydney, the Hunter Valley Wine Country, and Newcastle’s beaches.

Application and Contacts

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary CMO ICU roles at Maitland Hospital.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Dr Vinodh Thodur Madapusi – Clinical Director, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maitland Hospital

E: Vinodh.ThodurMadapusi@health.nsw.gov.au

Application inquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment

E: Stacey.Burbridge@health.nsw.gov.au | Ph: 02 498 53297

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and pays respect to Aboriginal communities. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people, in line with NSW Health policies.

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