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Sessional Addiction Medicine Specialist
• Flexible day/Telehealth option available
• 1 session (3.5 hours) per week to enhance the accessibility, reach & influence of Addiction Medicine Specialists to community Opioid Replacement Therapy.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
Peninsula Health currently has an opportunity for an experienced and person centred focused Addiction Medicine Specialist to join our Alcohol and Other Drug team on a sessional basis.
Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, the Addiction Medicine Specialist will participate in the Addiction Medicine Engagement Strategy funded by the South Eastern primary Health Care Network.
Key Responsibilities
• Community of Practice activities, Including Special Interest Network meetings and Small Group Learning sessions;
• Shared care models of patient management between community GPs and AMS;
• Primary & Secondary consultation to support community GPs managing opioid dependence, to expand their engagement in the ORT program and link them into Area 4 Pharmacotherapy Network supports;
• Attendance at Area 4 Pharmacotherapy Network Advisory Committee meetings
Essential Criteria
• Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
• Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent (member of the Addiction Medicine Chapter)
• Relevant Specialist experience.
• Relevant track record and experience in clinical management.
• Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice
Please refer to the Position Description for a detailed list of criteria.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
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