
Visiting Medical Officer
1 week ago
#529299 Visiting Medical Officer
Department of Palliative Care
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Fixed Term - Part Time
Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers.
Contracts on offer for ongoing VMO work over the next 12 months
Remuneration is in accordance with the NSW Public Hospitals VMO Sessional Contracts Determination 2014 sessionaldetermination.pdf (nsw.gov.au)
**THE ROLE**:
The role of the Visiting Medical Officer Palliative Care is to provide is to provide senior clinical support to the outpatient and inpatient operations of the palliative care service and is responsible for escalated patient assessment and support of multidisciplinary management of complex palliative care patients. The VMO also contributes to departmental activities, including multidisciplinary team meetings, education and quality improvement activities to improve outcomes for patients and families accessing palliative care services.
**DUTIES**:
Performing the clinical duties of a Visiting Medical Officer as determined by the Director of Palliative Care, CMN. These duties can include Hospice inpatient, hospital inpatient, outpatient services, outreach and community services.
Provide clinical services within the operational procedures and workflows of the palliative care service, including community based triage, activity data collection and reporting, PCOC national benchmarking and electronic medical records.
Timely assessment of referrals, in accordance with documented triage or urgency criteria.
Impeccable assessment of patient and carer needs, participation in collaborative management planning.
Timely, accurate and relevant documentation of clinical activity, care plans and communication with the multidisciplinary team and primary health care provider / referring physician (eg general practitioner).
The VMO will participate in the Department of Palliative Care on-call roster covering a weekend ward round for hospice inpatients, and after hours and weekend on-call.
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**ABOUT YOU**:
Primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with fellowship of the Chapter of Palliative Medicine or Diploma in Palliative Care.
Demonstrated high level clinical assessment, communication and organisational skills, applicable in the care of patients and carers with complex needs.
Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a culture of respectful collaboration.
Commitment to customer service and quality assurance programs, including data collection, research and benchmarking (Palliative Care Outcomes Collaborative).
Participation in continuing professional development.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Fitness Passport.
Gender Neutral parental leave
Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?
Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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