Medical Consultant, Connected Care Program

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Part Time; Sessional

**Hours per fortnight** - 7

**Job Category**:

- Medical - Specialist

**Req Id -** 4410
- Unique medical opportunity to work in community outreach in Connected Care (Chronic and Complex Care hospital avoidance model)
- Short term parental leave position based in one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
- Lifestyle A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellerine Pennisula and Great Ocean Road

**About Barwon Health**
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the Connected Care North Program**
- Connected Care is a new program established in 2023, working initially in the northern suburbs of Geelong, but has extended to include the Barwon Health catchment. The inter-professional team work with clients with chronic and complex health conditions to decrease hospital demand through the provision of comprehensive assessment, care coordination and support to access specialist care in the community. The model of care is responsive and agile to client and organisational needs The team includes care-coordinators, nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals including psychology, diabetes educator, social workers and pharmacist

**About the role**
- This role is to provide medical leadership, assessment and treatment to clients in the program. Work will include direct client care, and secondary consult supporting staff within the team and other services including GPs. There is also opportunity to provide input into the developing agile model of care, ensuring that the care provided achieves excellent health outcomes for the consumers with chronic physical and behavioural health conditions as well as social barriers.

**About the culture**
- Connected Care is a diverse interprofessional team passionate about providing inclusive person-centred care in the community. The team are motivated by a shared purpose to improve health outcomes for the target population providing outreach care in the community. The team values the flexible work environment and opportunity to work collaboratively within the team, with other Barwon Health teams and with external services.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.
- About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes.
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers.
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes.
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance._
- This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination_._

**Contact Person: Michelle Wilson - Connecte