Location:  Geraldton, Western Australia.

Hospital Site:  Geraldton Regional Hospital

Salary:  MP Year 1-7 $133,571 to $178,656 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 10.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

Applications Close: Monday 28/11/2022 at 4.00 pm WST

Fixed Term Full Time and part time appointments for 6- and 12-months commencing in 2023, with the possibility of extension(s).

POSITION PROFILE

The ACEM positions are accredited for 6 months as a Rural and Remote Health Special Skills Term and allow trainees to focus on their professional development, decision making and procedural skills acquisition without competition from other trainees. Opportunities exist to complete half of the term within two non-ED clinical areas such as anaesthetics, O&G, paediatrics, or the delivery of emergency medicine education within the region, plus the opportunity to complete the ACEM 4:10 requirements. There is an option to link with a further 6-month tertiary critical care term of the trainee’s choosing.  

Registrar Positions available for GP trainees seeking Advanced Specialist Training / Advanced Rural Skill Training, and non-vocationally committed suitable qualified doctors to experience rural emergency medicine in a supportive and friendly environment.  Rostering is flexible and includes education time. The positions allow registrars to focus on their professional development, decision making and procedural skills acquisition. The term is accredited with WAGPET (ACRRM and RACGP) for advanced skills placements. There is also the opportunity to complete an ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate or Diploma.

Opportunities for ED procedural and airway skills development are available and can be tailored to individual levels of experience.  A minimum of 0.5FTE is required for part time positions and some prior experience in ED (at RMO or registrar level) is preferred.

AREA PROFILE

 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

REGION PROFILE

Geraldton Regional Hospital has 100 hospital beds for acute medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity patients with a 24-hour Emergency Department, onsite chemotherapy and renal dialysis. It provides a comprehensive range of patient care service including medical imaging and pathology. Visiting specialists, including medical oncology, haematology and renal physicians provide varied learning opportunities for junior doctors. 

Located approximately 450km north of Perth, Geraldton is the capital of Western Australia’s Midwest and gateway to the magnificent Abrolhos Islands.  Geraldton has an enviable Mediterranean climate and a relaxed seaside lifestyle which lends itself to a host of activities, especially water sports. There are good schools in the residential areas which are located a short drive from the hospital.  Geraldton Regional Hospital offers a broad range of services, which provide excellent clinical experience and an outstanding educational program for interns and residents. There is a good track record of the trainees progressing to higher training jobs after their time at Geraldton Regional Hospital.

The hospital has a strong association with the local Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS), Private Hospital (SJOG) and GP community.  There are plans well underway for redevelopment of the emergency department and inpatient services.  Individual department models of care are under review, with medical workforce profiles strengthened. It is an exciting time to join the service!

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

SELECTION CRITERIA

 Please see the attached Job Description Form (also available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

 We encourage you to contact Dr Bronwyn Johnson, Head of Department, Emergency Medicine on 08 9956 8742 or email bronwyn.johnson@health.wa.gov.au

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted. 

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages)
   including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria.
   Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria (located on page 4 of the Job Description Form), considered by the panel.
3. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages)

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@health.wa.gov.au. 

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via MedJobsWA at https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au/ must read the attached ‘WACHS and Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017-2020’.

OTHER CONDITIONS

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 
• Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
• WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

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Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on 28/11/2022 AWST will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.