Visiting Medical Officer

**REQ304679**
**Visiting Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine**
**Belmont District Hospital, NSW**
**Zero hour contracts**

As a Specialist Emergency Physician at Belmont District Hospital you will lead the Emergency Department on each clinical shift working alongside the nurse in charge and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Belmont Hospital is located within the beautiful Lake Macquarie area, surrounded by beautiful views, great restaurants, excellent parks, perfect for weekends with family and friends. Just down the road you will find some of the most stunning beaches in NSW. There is proximity to the bustling city of Newcastle, and also a quick drive to the Hunter Valley vineyards and surrounding areas.

Belmont Hospital Emergency Department is staffed with a small, closely knit group of FACEMs who work together with the wider emergency team to ensure excellent service provision is provided to the Lake Macquarie community. The department sees approximately 29,000 attendances per annum with an admission rate of approximately 14%. There is a strong representation of aged patients at the Belmont ED however the department serves all age groups with around 14% paediatric presentations.

Patients admitted to Belmont Hospital through the emergency department present with acute general medical, general cardiology problems, or acute general surgery. Belmont is supported and works closely alongside the John Hunter Hospital as the tertiary referral service for acute specialty services, including paediatric care. The Emergency Department team consists of Staff Specialists, Career Medical Officers, Senior Resident Medical Officers, PGY2 doctors and PGY1 doctors, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, ACE nurses, technical assistants, administration, and HSAs. The department embraces this dynamic team environment and supports all staff through opportunities for education, research, and maintaining a good work/life balance.

There is on site pathology and imaging from 7.30am - 11.30pm each day with afterhours imaging and pathology is supported by the John Hunter Hospital.

**Some requirements of the role**:

- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine
- You will be on call overnight for provision of Emergency Medicine care for the Emergency Department
- Provide high quality and compassionate care directly to patient in the Emergency Department and other emergency patients as required
- Provide direct supervision and management of the operations of the Emergency Department
- Provide high quality and efficient Emergency Department service
- Provide clinical leadership and direction to medical staff within the Emergency Department, as required by the directors of those services
- Provide support, advice and direction to junior medical staff undergoing professional training at different levels, Nurse Practitioners, medical students and other health professionals as required
- Have a commitment to patient safety
- Consult with medical and other health professionals
- Assist the ED Coordinator in providing efficient safe patient flow through the Emergency Department

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

**What we can offer you**:
Hunter New England Local Health District is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Click here to via eCredential

**For a confidential discussion about the role please contact**:
**Tim Arnold, Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, Belmont District Hospital**

Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical Recruitment
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