About the Opportunity
Working as a Psychiatry Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Campbelltown Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the dynamic and evolving Mental Health Service in South Western Sydney. The role provides a platform for VMOs to deliver high-quality psychiatric care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, with access to advanced resources, telehealth capabilities, and a strong commitment to innovation in mental health services.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care.
About the Workplace
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is a dynamic and diverse health service provider, catering to one of the fastest-growing populations in Australia. With a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare, SWSLHD serves over 966,450 residents across seven local government areas.
Requirements
* Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and/or other specialist recognition as provided under the Health Insurance Act 1973.
* Demonstrated current clinical practice of a high standard and ability to adapt clinical practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management.
* Demonstrated participation in teaching and training at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of junior medical staff.
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development, including evidence of participation in continuing medical education/continuing professional development.
* Demonstrated ability to comply with the service objectives of a public health organisation, including the provision of services to the local community, effective utilisation of resources, and preparedness to participate in the provision of health services at an LHD level.
* Preparedness to participate in a hospital, service, or LHD on-call roster.
* Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.