Consultant Gastroenterologist - Staff Specialist or Fractional Specialist Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical) Join a large regional tertiary referral hospital: Work with an expanding regional health service Work close to the CBD of Bendigo Relocation Support assistance available for successful candidate/s Position Title: Consultant Gastroenterologist Classification: HM33 - HM41 / HN16 – HN59 (Depending on FTE) Hours per fortnight: Up to 76 (in either Fractional or Staff Specialist appointment) Employment Status: Permanent On-going Other requirements:  3 X COVID-19 Vaccinations, Refer to Position Description Location: Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. A regional city that offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. Melbourne city centre is 2 hours from Bendigo and 1 hour 25 minutes from Tullamarine (Melbourne) airport. The local Bendigo Regional Airport is about to be expanded and currently runs daily return flights direct to Sydney. The Requirements AHPRA registration as a physician and specialist, or eligible to apply for such. The Position Bendigo Health Medical Services directorate have ongoing physician opportunities in Gastroenterology for commencement 2024. The department are flexible on either a Full Time Staff Specialist appointment or Part Time Fractional appointment/s which may be negotiated. Come and join our enthusiastic team of medical professionals at Bendigo Hospital which covers about 300,000 population in Central Victoria across a large geographical area. About you You will be a suitably experienced Gastroenterologist Physician seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hospital with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars. As a consultant physician you will be expected to practice within your scope of practice and will be subject to Bendigo Health’s Credentialing Committee’s jurisdiction whist working in Bendigo Health. You will report to the Clinical Director of Medicine for operational matters and to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Professional ones. The General Medicine Department The General Medicine Team at Bendigo Health are an integral part of the health care treating team and sits within the Clinical Operations Division (see below). The Department of Medicine covers Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, and General Medicine. There are separate directorates for Geriatrics and Rehabilitation, Oncology, Cardiology and Renal Medicine. These last other specialties have full functioning teams Monday to Friday and variable out-of-hours cover that includes the Medical Registrar and HMO’s from General Medicine contributing to emergency cover arrangements. The General Medical Unit has approximately 90 inpatients at any one time providing both elective and emergency management, and acts as a conduit to metropolitan hospitals where required. The unit enjoys a low turnover of nursing staff, ensuring a reliable and supportive resource. Our 724 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff & volunteers to deliver  Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time.  Our teams are friendly and we offer a supportive working environment for career progression. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging (tax-free) arrangements are offered to all staff. Flexibility Working Arrangements Salary Packaging (Tax Offsets) Staff health and wellbeing program Access to recommended immunisations Smoke free environment If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process. Diversity and Inclusion Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and/or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Report this job advert Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr