NNSWLHD - Visiting Medical Officer Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

Click here toApply via eCredentialExciting opportunity to joinTweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron regionEmployment Type: Visiting Medical Officer Requisition ID: REQ553680 Click here toApply via eCredentialWhat You'll Be Doing Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Orthopaedic services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice. Why you should consider applying We Can Offer You

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination Where you'll be working The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality! For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up_, o_ur online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/ for more information. Selection Criteria

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Orthopaedic Surgery at the role delineation of the service.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Serne Kemp, A/Director Medical Services, Tweed Valley Hospital at Email: serne.kemp@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 28 March 2025 #MedicalServices For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.