Description
- Temporary full-time opportunity
- 38 hrs per week 12 month contract commencing February 2024
- Surface Pro and mobile phone provided
- Ability to travel
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..
An exciting role exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Career Medical Officer (CMO) to join the NSW Spinal Outreach Service. The CMO will contribute clinical management for clients with spinal cord injury living in metropolitan areas of Sydney and across rural NSW as part of the Rural Spinal Cord Injury Service.
Service delivery will include regular multidisciplinary clinics in rural NSW, Telehealth and outpatient-based clinics at Royal Rehab Ryde. The position has a strong focus on education of rural clinicians and GPs across the state.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementation;
- Client and carer education;
- Support of the multidisciplinary team and Rural spinal coordinators;
- Liaison with General Practitioners, other specialists and clinicians;
- Quality Assurance, Research and service development;
- Education for staff and clinicians in rural areas.
About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
- Medical Degree, eligible for medical registration in NSW.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently utilising skills, judgment and expertise to provide a high standard of client care.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to liaise with other health professionals in the community to develop shared care plans.
- Ability to participate in the on call roster (after hours and weekends) and clinical handover process in covering the other units of Royal Rehab.
- Ability to participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality activities to improve service delivery and patient care.
- Current Driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
Please refer to the Position Description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we offer..
- Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year (potential $5,206 in tax savings)
- Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
- Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
- Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
- Salary: Competitive remuneration
- Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What’s next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Dr Clayton King, Director of Medical Services
Phone: (02) 9808 9222
&
Nicole Kennedy, Clinical Operations Manager
Phone: (02) 9809 9098
