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Reference Number 27215
Position Title 2023 Hospital Medical Officer - Year 3 - GP General Stream
Employment Type Temporary Full Time
Location Eastern Health
Award Classification Hospital Registrars - 38 hrs (09) (Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA Victoria) - Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2018) - Hosp Med Officer Yr3
Hours (per fortnight) 76
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position Summary

2023 HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICER - YEAR 3 - GP GENERAL STREAM

  • Limited Term Full Time
  • Eastern Health
  • #docsgoeast

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We are recruiting Hospital Medical Officers (Year 3) - GP & General for the HMO year.  These positions are suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in General Practice, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Women & Children, or those who have yet to decide on a career path. Rotations include Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Aged Care, General Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health.  All HMOs will participate in the night/relieving roster.

Eastern Health welcomes junior medical staff into a supportive and stimulating workplace. The GP and General stream is suited to HMOs seeking to establish a Critical Care, GP career or for those who are still determining their career direction and wish to strengthening their foundation will have access to broad, relevant clinical experience. Our excellent postgraduate medical education unit is headed by a Director and supported by four site based Supervisors of Junior Doctor Training, two Medical Education Officers and an Administrative assistant. The unit provides both an intern and HMO education program, and includes a junior doctor podcast, grand rounds and unit specific education. In 2023 we hope to return to some face to face workshops and simulation sessions providing COVID restrictions continue to be reduced.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

  • Current registration with AHPRA 
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
  • A strong commitment to high quality care
  • The ability to work as part of a diverse team
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

  • Diverse and engaging career opportunities
  • Friendly & supportive team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Salary packaging options
  • Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

  • All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
  • All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
  • You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
  • Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you hold General Registration, or are you eligible for Registration, with AHPRA?
Contact Person Melissa Burke
Contact Number
Contact Email melissa.burke@easternhealth.org.au
Closing Date 31/08/2022
Position Description
HMO3 GP & General.pdf Open
Blank Referee Assessment Form 2023.pdf Open
Standardised-CV-Template-2022.pdf Open
Application Guide View Guide
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.