Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine

Deputy Director – Emergency Medicine

Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine

Full Time / Part Time 0.5FTE minimum

SALARY PACKAGING AVALIABLE

“As per EBA” incentivised package including access to accommodation

 Swan Hill District Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine to join our progressive rural health service. This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical support and supervision in a modern Emergency Department while enjoying the benefits of rural practice, strong professional support and excellent work life balance.  Join a regional Community with new opportunities, drive innovation and improvement, while mentoring and educating the next generation of medical professionals!

About Swan Hill District Health

Swan Hill District Health is a 143-bed health service (including aged care) employing approximately 750 staff, delivering care to a regional population of approximately 40,000 people across a 100 km radius. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Swan Hill is approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne and offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong community culture.

More than 12 months ago, SHDH opened a brand-new Emergency Department, now seeing approximately 18,000 presentations per annum. The department features state-of-the-art facilities, including resuscitation bays, isolation rooms, fast track areas and infrastructure planning for a Short Stay Unit scheduled for 2027

The Emergency Medicine Senior Medical Officer works collaboratively with the Emergency Medicine Multidisciplinary team to provide clinical leadership and support, for the department. The role supports medical workforce, quality and safety initiatives, education and service development, while contributing to a shared leadership model within the Emergency Department.

The position is supported by a skilled medical and nursing workforce and works closely with executive leadership, hospital services and regional partners.

The Emergency Department is staffed by FACEMs, FACRRMs and FRACGPs with emergency medicine expertise, junior medical officers and nurse practitioners. Regional support is provided by Bendigo Health, with tertiary referral centres located in Melbourne.

The ED is well supported by onsite services including:

-         Acute Medicine

-         Anaesthetics

-         Obstetrics and Gynaecology

-         General Surgery

-         Geriatrics and Rehabilitation

-         Residential Aged Care (on-site and off-site)

Swan Hill District Health also operates primary care (GP) services from purpose-built facilities, delivering a truly integrated rural healthcare model.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine in leadership, governance and operational management

• Promote the effective and efficient management of healthcare resources

• Provide senior clinical leadership and maintain a clinical workload within the ED

• Contribute to workforce planning, rostering oversight and medical staff support

• Promote high standards of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance

• Support education, training and supervision of junior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams

• Participate in service planning, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives

Applicants must demonstrate:

Current registration with AHPRA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or Specialist General Practitioner (FRACGP or FACRRM) with advanced emergency medicine qualifications

Demonstrated recency of practice and high-level clinical expertise in Emergency Medicine in Australia or an equivalent setting

Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, model professional behaviours and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement

Commitment to teaching, supervision, professional development and research activities

Willingness to participate in an equitable medical roster, including evenings, weekends and on-call requirements

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive workspace – Salary Packaging benefits – Free onsite parking – Discounted gym memberships – Employee Assistance Program – Professional Development and Leadership Opportunities

To apply for this position please submit the following documents to employment@shdh.org.au

• Completed Application for Employment Form

• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (included in the Position Description on our website)

• Current Curriculum Vitae

For further information, please contact Dr. Evan Goh – Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine egoh@shdh.org.au

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting employment@shdh.org.au

Applications will close on appointment of a successful candidate

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.