Visiting Medical Specialist, Gastroenterology

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Service Delivery: Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology care, including direct inpatient management, internal referrals, clinic services, and participation in the consultant on-call roster.

• Patient Flow & Discharge Management: Liaise with the Emergency Department to ensure timely access to care; lead effective ward management, criteria-led discharge, discharge planning, and completion of discharge documentation.

• Safety, Quality & Governance: Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care aligned with national standards and organisational policies; contribute to quality improvement, morbidity and mortality review, and complaint resolution processes.

• Clinical Leadership & Teamwork: Lead multidisciplinary teams, allocate clinical responsibilities, supervise junior medical staff, and foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and respect.

• Education, Training & Supervision: Support and educate junior doctors and trainees through supervision, teaching sessions, performance feedback, and examination preparation.

• Research, Development & Professional Responsibilities: Participate in audit, research, and scholarly activity; utilise clinical support time to advance unit objectives; engage in professional development and mandatory training

What we’re looking for

• Physician (FRACP or equivalent) with registration by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Further qualification in Gastroenterology
• Possess a genuine interest in supporting the development and refinement of the Gastroenterology service to meet the needs of the patient and their family, and the broader community.
• Experienced in Endoscopy and/or Hepatology

Position Description 

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Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

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Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child Safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.