About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our Region

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About the role:

The GV Health Orthopaedic department provides services for both adults and children with orthopaedic conditions including; upper and lower limbs elective orthopaedic problems, major joint replacements and general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma and emergencies. In this role you will provide, supervise and be responsible for the provision of clinical duties within the department. This includes inpatient care, pre and post operative, outpatient care and supporting the fracture clinics.

As the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, this position:

Offers a full time or part time opportunity
Is open to applicants with early career experience or working towards obtaining fellowship
Requires active contribution to the education and training of junior medical staff in the orthopaedic and surgical disciplines
Has flexible rostering to support Orthopaedic Surgeons who may be commuting
Offers staff specialists access 20% clinical support time and full CME support
Teaching opportunities: The Rural Clinical School is located at the University of Melbourne adjacent to GV Health’s main campus on Graham Street. Successful applicants seeking Honorary academic appointment are encouraged to apply
Research opportunities: GV Health has a Research and Ethics Unit supportive of clinicians looking to conduct clinical or academic research
Successful candidate will:

Have eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA and hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons with recognised qualifications in Orthopaedic Surgery or candidates who have undergone a RACS college assessment that are substantiality comparable
Participate in clinical practice audits. Demonstrating an open attitude to constructive educational and practice improvement dialogue about such cases
Assist with supervision and student support

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.