Career Medical Officer

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**REQ590258**
**Career Medical Officer (CMO), Emergency Department**
**Maitland Hospital, Lower Hunter Valley NSW**
**Fixed term temporary for 12 months - Full time and part time opportunities - as us for more information**

**_
Opportunity for Career Medical Officers_**

**_ Are you a dedicated Career Medical Officer seeking long-term, diverse employment?_**

Maitland Hospital Emergency Department is looking for passionate individuals with a commitment to ongoing training and education beyond the ACEM (Australasian College for Emergency Medicine) framework.

Join us and grow into a respected senior member of our Emergency Department medical team.

**About the ED culture and role**:
**_ "Most people who come into healthcare are driven to learn and challenge themselves, and that's something Maitland ED really supports. From paid leave to attend conferences, to access to our simulation space before or after shifts, there's a real commitment here to ongoing education and a positive learning culture." - Dr Scott Flannagan, Clinical Co-Director, Emergency Department, Maitland Hospital._**
- Our position is structured to include educational and procedural requirements, tailored to your prior experience. You will have one non-clinical shift out of eight, allowing you to focus on training activities such as attending courses, enhancing airway skills in theatres, conducting audits, or participating in planned teaching sessions. We encourage and support CMOs to enrol in and complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate program within their first year.

**Essential Requirements**
- Qualified medical practitioner registered with current full general registration in Australia with at least three years post-graduate experience.
- Appropriate training and experience to work towards a leadership role in the ED, which will include being in charge of night shifts, whilst working with direct support from Consultant FACEMS staff on other shifts.
- Ability to provide guidance to junior medical and nursing staff across all elements of the Emergency Department.

**Why Maitland Hospital Emergency Department?**
- Patient Care: Serving approximately 150 patients daily, including 30% paediatric cases, with a 25% admission rate across various specialties.
- Referral Hub: We act as the referral hospital for eight GP-run rural hospitals, enhancing your management skills for safe patient transfers across the

Local Health District.
- Flexible Scheduling: Participate in a 24/7 roster with 10-hour clinical shifts. After five years, the night shift component is removed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Clinical Care: Provide patient care under the direction of supervising consultants.
- Continuity of Care: Improve clinical care processes, service coordination, patient handover, and discharge planning.
- Leadership: Coordinate patient care by facilitating communication between specialties, administrative, and community services.
- Team Support: Contribute to team building, mentoring, and training within the multidisciplinary team.
- Communication: Provide clinical advice and encourage effective communication for coordinated patient care.

**Why Work at Maitland Hospital?**
**Our hospital is designed to meet the growing health service needs of Maitland and the Hunter Valley communities. We provide a modern, comfortable environment that embraces technology and innovation for better health outcomes.**

**Location Benefits**:

- Convenient Access: Located 15 minutes from the Hunter Expressway, 25 minutes from John Hunter Hospital, central Newcastle, and close to major transport links.
- Living in Maitland: Enjoy living in one of Australia's fastest-growing non-metropolitan regions with affordable housing, excellent schools, and close proximity to Sydney, Hunter Valley Wine Country, and Newcastle's pristine beaches.

What We Offer:

- Career Growth: Expand your career and skills with Hunter New England Local Health District.
- Sustainable Healthcare - Together Towards Zero Read More
- Access to benefits: including salary packaging, fitness passport, novated leasing, Employee Assistance program Read More
- Dedicated Senior Medical Recruitment team to guide you through recruitment and onboarding including Senior Medical Settlement Concierge to assist you and your family with relocation, settling in and making connections in our community.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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**Applications Close: 15 Septe



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