The Position
Skilled Medical is currently seeking a Head of Unit/Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) to commence a permanent role in a regional Victorian base hospital.
This role is approx. 0.7 FTE non-clinical and 0.3 FTE clinical with the ability to negotiate load. It offers an attractive salary and the chance to provide operational and strategic clinical leadership in a base hospital and within a larger health service group.
The Head of Unit will work in partnership with the Director and Clinical Director of Emergency and Intensive Care and the Nurse Unit Manager to provide support and leadership for FACEMs, a strong framework for teaching and professional services for medical students, interns, HMOs and emergency medicine trainees, and the highest quality care for patients within a safe and rewarding workplace.
A key initial focus will be ensuring readiness of the team to move into the new and expanded emergency department in 2027.
Health Service
Designated regional trauma centre with a Tier 1 accredited training program through the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. It currently has 35 points of care plus 12 short stay unit beds. It sees more than 56 000 presentations per year and over 23% of presentations are paediatric. The emergency department will move into a new and expanded department in 2027 with completion of the base hospital redevelopment.
The Location
One of Victoria’s largest and fastest growing inland centres offering first class schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities.
Essential Criteria
• Medical qualification and current emergency specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellow of Australasian College of Emergency Medicine.
• Broad experience across the spectrum of emergency medicine.
• Previous experience in a senior leadership role is desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in multidisciplinary team building in acute health care settings.
The Package
$450,000 base salary + additional allowances and superannuation.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Robert Campbell by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team on 1300 900 100.