Trainee

**Wingham Community Hospital - Taree***

**Trainee Role - Accredited**

**Temporary Full-Time (12 months)**

**Requisition ID: CAM20586**

**About the role**

Wingham community hospital is a 16 bed sub-acute Rehabilitation Unit which provides comprehensive inpatient adult Rehabilitation services to patients with stroke, chronic spinal injury, amputee, Orthopaedic case mix ranging from multi-trauma to elective/ traumatic joint replacement, neurological rehab, deconditioning following medical/surgical illness.

The Rehabilitation team comprises of a Resident Medical Officer, experienced physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, dietician, social worker, allied health assistants. The rehabilitation program is established with patient oriented SMART goals under supervision of a Rehabilitation Physician.

The Rehabilitation Trainee provides effective medical services to patients admitted or in the process to be admitted to the Rehabilitation Services under supervision of the specialist in a complex clinical environment. The Trainee will also be responsible for supervision of the Resident Medical Officer and Medical Students.

This is an Accredited position with the Australian Faculty (AFRM) of Rehabilitation Medicine which is a Faculty of the Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

The Doctor will receive full direct supervision and support from the Department Consultant. As such daily supervision is available at any time. Supervision is provided by the Rehabilitation Physician 4 days a week and the Trainee would be required to work unsupervised on 1 -2 days a week. The Trainee is able to contact the specialist on phone for any urgent queries.

Participation in an on call roster is expected on an equitable basis.

The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities.

For further details please refer to the Position Description.

**Where you'll be working**

Wingham is the oldest town in the Manning Valley. Situated on the Manning River and surrounded by rich farmland, particularly beef and dairy farms, and national forest. With five schools locally, the area is ideal for those with families and the affordable housing makes it an ideal place to relocate to combine a higher quality of life whilst continuing your career - shorter commute, local markets and eateries and the opportunity to join a friendly, caring community.

Wingham Hospital is a sixteen bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit providing nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, medical assessment and management as well as outpatient services for allied health assessment and therapy. With a hydrotherapy pool onsite the service also offers exercise programs for individuals and groups. Forty minutes from the beach, the river side town is overlooked by the commandeering mid north coast rainforest.

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**_Skills and Experience should be in line with but not limited to the attached Position Description._**

**What we can offer you**

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 sector. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your Medical Career.

Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Access to the UONDRH, in addition conjoint lecturer opportunities
- Teaching and mentoring programs
- Long service leave and paid Maternity leave
- Salary packaging options including meal expenses
- 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
- Access to the highly sought after Work Place Based Assessment Program (WBA)
- MBBS or equivalent, current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- A minimum of three full years of postgraduate experience with recent experience in the field of General and or Rehabilitation Medicine.
- Demonstrated recent relevant experience in clinical medicine and ability to work in a complex clinical environment.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills in dealings with patients, team members and supervisors.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, teaching, research, quality improvement and/or clinical leadership in medicine.
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to work