Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Off
Remuneration: NSW Health - Remuneration Rates for Sessional Visiting Medical Officers (click to view)
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ648327
Position Title: Visiting Medical Officer - Primary Care - Macquarie
Living and Working in Macquarie
With famous caves, colonial heritage, tranquil gardens and a beautiful lake, Wellington is perfect for explorers and adventurers of all ages. Enjoy bushwalking and mountain biking in the Mount Arthur Reserve and water sports on Lake Burrendong, which has a towering dam you can walk across.
Macquarie Correctional Centre houses maximum-security male offenders and is a 10-minute drive from the Wellington town centre, 354km northwest of Sydney. It is located adjacent to the Wellington Correctional Centre.
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Are you looking to make a difference?
We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it is needed most.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Visiting Medical Officer, Primary Care to join our service at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network.
We are looking for a qualified health care professional with:
The Visiting Medical Officer is responsible for the provision of general medical services to patients within correctional environments in Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network facilities. This position provides specialist assessment and ongoing care of young people with acute and chronic primary care and adolescent health issues at the Acmena Youth Justice Centre in Grafton. This position will provide a fortnightly clinic session of up to 6 hours a fortnight.
Our Team and Service
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide specialty health network with a vision:
We excel in patient-centred care across community, inpatient and custodial settings. We deliver healthier tomorrows and transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable adolescents and adults across NSW.
Be part of a supportive environment where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while training and broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues.
Inclusivity & Diversity
The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. We focus on your capability and your passion.
