GENERAL SURGEON

Ongoing Part-time – 38 hours per fortnight

Available now – 2 positions available

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a permanent part-time General Surgeon.

The primary role is to facilitate and direct the provision of high quality and comprehensive surgical and related services at Portland District Health in an efficient and effective manner.  As a member of Medical Services, the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Portland District Health’s Mission, Vision and Objectives.

About you:

• Substantial clinical and managerial experience at a senior clinical level in the health sector
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and graduate level
• Experience in self-management and organisation of work to achieve agreed outcomes
• Comprehensive knowledge regarding delivery of surgical services and operating theatre requirements
• Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in structuring service delivery, including rostering and theatre staff allocations, in conjunction with the DMS
• Understanding of customer service for internal and external customers and a commitment to meeting their needs in a helpful and courteous manner
• Awareness of medico-legal issues, clinical risk management, clinical governance and relevant legislation
• High level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Certificates, licences and registrations

Please click here to view Position Description.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives
• Relocation Assistance maybe available

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through the PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. 
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.