Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology required for this regional Victorian city.
Situated on the border of New South Wales and on the banks of the Murray River, this historic city is close to wineries and local produce markets.
The Benefits
1. Attractive remuneration package. Base salary up to AUD$490,000 plus generous shift penalties (dependent upon years of service).
2. Relocation assistance for appropriate candidates, salary packaging, generous study leave and professional development opportunities.
3. Fly to Melbourne or Adelaide in an hour.
4. High performing public and private schools.
The Role and Hospital
The Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist will have overarching responsibility for patients attending the service under the specialty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. You will be part of a clinical team overseeing all aspects of patient care, including outpatient attendance, admission and management, surgery and if required, transfer to other tertiary or multidisciplinary specialist referral facility. There is junior doctor support within the unit, and an excellent team of Midwives.
Obstetrics - Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing antenatal care, delivery and post-partum management.
Gynaecology - Oversee and participate in a continuity of care including outpatient management, procedural care including abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic surgery in accord with credentialled capability.
Our Midwifery Unit is comprised of an 8 bed Antenatal / Postnatal Ward, a 3 bed Birth Suite, a 2 bed Midwifery Assessment Unit and a 4 bed Special Care Nursery. They provide quality women centred maternity and neonatal care for women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate post birth period. This care is provided by experienced Doctors, Midwives and Nurses in the Unit. They also provide a Domiciliary and Lactation Home Visiting postnatal service staffed by highly experienced Midwives and Lactation Consultants.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABOG Certified) or New Zealand.
The Location
This north-west Victoria regional city is set on the banks of the magnificent Murray River and has a population of around 80,000. Within an hour flying time to Melbourne and Adelaide, it has the perfect Mediterranean climate, with a high number of warm sunny days perfect for visiting the many cafes and restaurants or relaxing by the Murray River. There are great shopping precincts and markets, excellent sporting and cultural facilities, hosts numerous festivals and has many high performing public and private schools
This location is also known as the centre of Victoria's Food Bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruits (especially oranges), and wine. It is also notable for its grape production, supplying 80% of Victoria's grapes. Many wineries also source grapes from here.
Do you want to live in an oasis in the sun – a mixture of vineyards, the Murray River and the outback? With an abundance of quality restaurants, cafes, retail, and outdoor activities, including motor and water sports, this is a great place to live and work!
What can Head Medical do for you?
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