Consultant Gastroenterology

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 883083
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide**:

- **Temporary up to 12/1/26 and part-time working 11.25 hours per week**

**About the Role**

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our Clinical Gastroenterology Unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality consultative and procedural care to patients, contributing to both general and after-hours emergency gastroenterology services. A key focus will be on leading our Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service, where you’ll play a pivotal role in the delivery and ongoing development of specialised IBD care.

As a Consultant, you will also oversee the collection and audit of clinical data, ensuring excellent patient outcomes, and actively support an innovative clinical research program within the Department. You will supervise and guide a team of trainee medical officers, registrars, and fellows, fostering professional development and excellence in clinical practice. If you are passionate about advancing gastroenterology services and contributing to meaningful research, we would love to hear from you.

**About You**

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Consultant Gastroenterologist who meets the following key requirements:

- **Qualifications**: MBBS with FRACP in Gastroenterology (or equivalent) and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- **Clinical Excellence**: Proven skills in Gastroenterology procedures (gastroscopies, colonoscopies, PEG insertions) with a strong commitment to quality care and patient outcomes.
- **Experience & Research**: Extensive experience in IBD care, clinical diagnostics, and a documented track record in research and teaching.
- **Teamwork & Leadership**: Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff, and contribute to the development of training programs and quality initiatives.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 883083**

**Enquiries to**:

- Melissa Murray, Business Consultant

Phone: 0412 095 899

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 29 November 2024

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website - **How to apply** for further information**

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**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.