Hospital Medical Officer

Requisition No: 905
- Executive Division: Medical Services
- Division: Medical Workforce
- Program: Medical Workforce
- Department: Medical Workforce Unit
- Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
- Job Function: Medical
- Project:
**Location**:Bacchus Marsh
**Employment Type**:Fixed Term, Full-Time 6-18 months (Commencing August 2025)
**Salary**:HM13-20

**About the role**:
The Bacchus Marsh (BM) campus at Western Health offers a rare introduction to rural generalist experience in a location close to Melbourne. We employ a broad group of clinicians, including all allied health disciplines and pharmacy onsite, and promote a strong culture of teamwork, adopting the principle that we are all part of a large work family that respects and supports each other.

When working on the 18-bed MSU, the successful applicants will be caring for low-acuity, low-complexity patients typically comprising:

- 1-2 UCC short-stay
- 3-4 general medical/rehabilitation
- 2 palliative care
- 1 drug and alcohol detox
- 8-10 post operative surgical inpatients (orthopaedic, ENT, urology, general surgery)

The ward role will be well supported and supervised by the admitting GPs/physicians and surgical teams including an on-site surgical registrar, ward GPs/Physicians and Urgent Care Career Medical Officer’s (CMOs).

In the UCC you will experience a wide range of interesting and varied clinical presentations that are mixed (but predominantly low) acuity. You will have ample opportunity to initiate and be involved in the care of a diverse mix of patients, including children. Approximately 30% of the presentations to UCC are Paediatric. You will be well supported by Urgent Care CMO’s and there is a direct phone line to Sunshine and Footscray Emergency Departments. Specialty registrars are also available for 24/7 phone consult support.

We have an active Emergency simulation program providing regular opportunities to develop clinical and management skills, and consolidate learning. There will be 5 hours/week of protected teaching time and all local specialties will participate in the education program. There are many opportunities to be involved in quality improvement, and morbidity and mortality meetings to help broaden your experience.

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

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