Resident Medical Officer

Location: TEESDALE, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Conduct patient consultations, obtain medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations under the clinical supervision of senior

General Practitioners.

• Assess patients presenting with illnesses, injuries and other medical conditions and discuss clinical findings and management requirements with supervising medical practitioners where required.
• Assist in the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients in accordance with the practitioner's level of registration, authorised scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.
• Request and review appropriate pathology, diagnostic imaging and other clinical investigations within the practitioner's authorised scope of practice.
• Develop and implement patient treatment and management plans in consultation with supervising

General Practitioners and in accordance with applicable clinical supervision arrangements.

• Prescribe or administer medications and treatments where authorised by the practitioner's registration, scope of practice and supervision arrangements.
• Monitor patients' clinical progress and response to treatment and promptly escalate complex cases, clinical deterioration or matters requiring senior medical review.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of patients with chronic and complex medical conditions under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Identify patients requiring specialist or allied health assessment and assist with referrals and coordination of ongoing care.
• Provide patients with appropriate information and advice regarding preventative healthcare, treatment plans, medications and management of existing medical conditions.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records, including consultation notes, assessments, investigations, treatment provided and follow-up requirements.
• Participate in clinical case reviews, supervision meetings, professional development and other clinical governance activities as required.

Qualifications and Registration Requirements

• Hold a recognised medical qualification from Australia/Overseas
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia through AHPRA permitting the applicant to undertake the duties of the position;
• Meet any applicable professional, registration and supervision requirements for medical practice in Australia; and
• Have the clinical knowledge and competency necessary to provide safe medical care within an appropriately supervised environment.
• Have 1-year full-time work experience in Australia/Overseas

Skills and Experience

• Relevant clinical experience in a medical or healthcare environment;
• Sound knowledge of general medicine, clinical assessment and patient management;
• Ability to recognise clinical issues requiring escalation or senior medical review;
• Good clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Accurate clinical documentation and record-keeping skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team; and
• Commitment to patient safety, professional standards and evidence-based medical practice.

How to Apply Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit:

• A current CV/resume;
• Evidence of relevant medical qualifications;
• A cover letter outlining relevant clinical experience and suitability for the position.

Teesdale Medical Centre welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who meet the professional and registration requirements of the position.