Mlhd - Vmo - Forensic Medicine - Paediatric (Apply Via Ecredential)

**Employment Type**: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
**Position Classification**: Forensic Medicine - Paediatric
**Requisition ID**: REQ545950
**Applications Close**: Sunday 23 February 2025

**VMO - Forensic Medicine - Paediatric, Wagga Wagga**

**Join Our Team: Make a Difference in Paediatric Forensic Care**

**About us**

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has over 3,500 staff, 33 Public Hospitals, including 2 Base Hospitals, 8 Acute Community Hospitals and 16 Multi-Purpose Services. A progressive organisation, Murrumbidgee LHD continues to make significant achievements in improving health services and strives to provide a compassionate health care system that consistently delivers the highest standard of care to people, no matter where they live.

Communities we support are diverse, with approximately 245,000 people in communities large and small, across a geographic area of approximately 125,561 square kilometres. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) spans across southern New South Wales, stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest and all the way along the Victorian border

**Where you'll be working**

You will be working in various health facilities across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), one of the largest rural health districts in New South Wales. MLHD provides high-quality healthcare services to a diverse regional and rural population. The district includes a network of hospitals, health centers, and clinics, offering a wide range of medical and specialist services.

**What you'll be doing**

In this vital role, you will be part of an integrated Violence, Abuse, and Neglect (VAN) response, which includes both psychosocial and forensic medical support. You will provide forensic and medical care to paediatric victims of sexual assault and domestic violence across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). You’ll conduct forensic examinations, arrange necessary treatments, and ensure appropriate follow-up care for young patients. Your responsibilities will also include completing medical certificates, participating in legal proceedings, and ensuring your practice adheres to the highest standards in paediatric forensic medicine.

You will play a key role in supporting young patients by maintaining accurate documentation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, compassionate care, and mentoring junior staff. Your work will have a lasting impact on the health and safety of vulnerable children and families. You will also participate in peer reviews, assist with data collection, and provide on-call support as required.

In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

**For further information**

Please refer to the Position Description for further information on this role.
- A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential
- Applications via agencies will not be accepted.
- MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability._

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**Selection Criteria**
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner with interest in/commitment to fields of Women's Health, OBS and Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine or paediatrics and experience in clinical and forensic management of paediatric sexual assault.
- Working towards or commitment to completion of ECAV Introduction to the Medical and Forensic Management of Adult Sexual Assault as offered by the Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV).
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development. Undertake appropriate training as indicated by credentialing guide for medical and forensic VAN staff outlined by MoH.
- Participate in peer review supports and regular clinical supervision. This includes local community of practice, but also tertiary level including CASACAL as part of the peer response.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
- Participate in on-call response for sexual assault.