Advertisement text • Opportunities for core service growth with the building of a new hospital
• Development of research and training opportunities in the setting of an established model of care
• Frankston, Mornington peninsula and surrounding suburbs
• Classification HN18-HN58 (Year 1-9)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health is seeking an enthusiastic specialist General Medicine Physician for a substantial fractional role. General Medicine is the largest unit within the Division of Medicine, with an established collaborative team of full time and fractional senior medical staff caring for a substantial cohort of patients. It’s a fantastic time to join the General Medicine unit at Peninsula Health with opportunities for core service growth with the building of a new hospital, and the development of research and training opportunities in the setting of an established model of care. This role is suitable for early career physicians seeking an opportunity within a collegiate unit with a strong mentoring culture among the senior physicians.
The General Medicine Unit has 5 ward-based teams at Frankston hospital with an additional team at Rosebud hospital. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, enthusiastic physician to join our growing team of General Physicians in actively developing the increasing service opportunities. The unit will be embedding an additional stream at Frankston hospital and a rapid review clinic as part of Peninsula Health’s patient flow management strategies. Our new hospital is under construction, with the potential for further service expansion from 2026.
All the General Physicians are involved in the recruitment, supervision and training of basic and advanced general medicine physician trainees in collaboration with the Director of Physician Education. In addition to the supervision and training of HMOs, interns and medical students. The successful applicant will also have a keen interest in the further development of clinical research within the unit.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• MBBS or equivalent degree
• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Recognised as an accredited Specialist in General Medicine with the RACP
• High level interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
What Next
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Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
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*Please refer to salary circular for DOCTORS IN TRAINING (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (AMA VICTORIA/ASMOF) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2026 & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR) (AMA VICTORIA/ASMOF) (SINGLE INTEREST
EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2022-2026 salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent?
Essential: Are you registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration?
Essential: Are you recognised as an accredited Specialist in General Medicine by the Specialist Advisory Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Physician?
Essential: Do you have FRACP or equivalent?
Essential: Do you have strategic management skills in service development and delivery?
Essential: Do you have proven clinical skills and experience in General Medicine?