Visiting Medical Officer – General Practitioner (Macksville) Tresillian
Reference Number: Tresillian 26/2022
Employment Status: NSW Hospital (VMO Sessional Contract) – Determination 2014 – 3 hours per week
Vaccination Category: CAT A – High risk
Location: Tresillian Macksville Residential Unit
Tresillian is currently recruiting for a VMO – General Practitioner to join the team at the Tresillian Macksville Residential Unit. The unit is the first of its kind to operate outside of an Australian metropolitan city, providing invaluable access to specialist services for rural and regional families with children 0-3 years experiencing a range of early parenting difficulties.
The General Practitioner (GP) is to provide clinical management and treatment of primary care givers and their children admitted to the Macksville Residential Unit under your care.
Professionally responsible for the proper clinical management and treatment of primary care givers admitted to a Tresillian Family Care Centre under your care and in conjunction with Tresillian’s model of care and routines taking into consideration the clinical services already provided to the families by the multidisciplinary team.
Selection criteria
- Registered as a Medical Practitioner under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW).
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or current specialist qualifications as recognised by the Health Insurance Commission.
- Demonstrated commitment to maternal and child and family health services and an understanding of principles of early intervention, prevention and health promotion.
- Demonstrated clinical practice at a high standard and experience in perinatal, maternal, infant mental health including clinical assessment of pregnant women and families with young children.
- Experience of working or demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education, teaching and clinical supervision of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence based best practice and continuous quality improvement principles; experience and willingness to participate in and/or lead research activities would be beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
What We Offer:
- Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website
Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
The Public Health (COVID-19) Vaccination of Health Care Workers Order 2021 commenced on 26 August 2021. The Order establishes mandatory requirements for health staff and persons working in health settings to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination will now be required for all NSW Health Staff.
How to apply:
Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided:
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
- Curriculum Vitae
- Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email)
For further enquiries regarding the position or a copy of the job description please contact: Dr Joyce Leong, Director Medical Services, via email: Joyce.Leong@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 6 March 2022
