Fractional Staff Specialist - Neurology

Neurology Senior Specialist

General & Speciality Medicine Department

Fixed term 12 months commencing 1 February 2027 to 4 February 2028 (Clinical Year)

7.6 Hours per week (0.2 EFT)

About the role

Grampians Health Ballarat have an opportunity to join our Neurology team. The role will comprise of participation in ward service roster, including covering acute stroke calls (when onward service), participation in the EEG reporting service and attending weekly Neurology outpatient clinic.

As a consultant physician you will be expected to work within your scope of practice and will be subject to Grampians Health Credentialing Committee’s jurisdiction whilst working with us. You will report to the Clinical Director of Services.

General Medicine & Speciality Team

The General Medicine & Speciality Teams at Grampians Health are an integral part of Internal Medicine and sits within the Hospitals Directorate. The General Medical and Specialty Units has approximately 120 inpatients each day across two campuses with seven general medical units.

The Internal Medicine Service provides general medicine that also oversees gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, rheumatology, perioperative and obstetric medicine. In addition, there are independent neurology, nephrology, oncology, haematology and cardiology units providing a weekday and on-call service. General Medicine is also well supported by geriatrics, palliative care and rehabilitation services as well as a hospital-in-the-home service that functions across our campuses

About you

You will be suitably experienced in the field of Neurology and seeking a rewarding career through your contribution to a large regional tertiary referral hub and spoke health service with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars.

The Requirements

AHPRA registration as a physician and specialist, or eligible to apply for such.

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

SAC certification of successful completion on advanced training in Neurology

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Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays

Access to Fitness Passport membership

Staff rewards and recognition programs

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact IMS Administration on 5320 4322 for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.