A recently established Pain Management Clinic at BRHS is seeking a GP Anaesthetist interested in providing a sessional service through this clinic.

For the BRHS Pain Management Clinic

A recently established Pain Management Clinic at BRHS is seeking a GP Anaesthetist interested in providing a sessional service through this clinic.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a valuable service making a difference to our community. Please call Heath Tomasini, Pain Management Clinic Coordinator, for a confidential discussion about this role and the Clinic.

The Position:

The General Practitioner Anaesthetist will be employed by BRHS as a valued team member of a multidisciplinary team. It is envisaged that the role will provide a fortnightly consulting session at the clinic.  The successful applicant will be paid as negotiated and in accordance with the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021, and will receive associated employee benefits such as, CME, leave and superannuation benefits.

Key role responsibilities include:

• 1:1 assessment of the client living with persistent pain, utilising the biopsychosocial model of care
• Participating in case conferencing sessions with the Interdisciplinary team
• Collaborating with Metropolitan health services as required & participation in the discharge process

The Clinic:

The Pain Management Clinic has been developed to provide a multidisciplinary approach for clients living with persistent pain. The team consists of a Coordinator, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Administration Support Officer. The Pain Management Clinic is a non-interventional clinic.

Selection Criteria:

• Current medical registration with AHPRA
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience, including some experience in treating clients with persistent pain
• A genuine interest in providing a specialist service and improving the health and wellbeing of individuals with chronic pain
• Specialist qualifications and expertise relevant to the role are desirable
• Availability to provide the required consulting sessions from the clinic (in person rather than online preferred)

For more information please contact:

Heath Tomasini, Chronic Pain Clinic Coordinator on 03 5152 0207 or heath.tomasini@brhs.com.au

Application details:

Expressions of interest are to:

• Include an up to date resume and cover letteraddressing the role selection criteria as stipulated in this advertisement, and two professional referees.
• Be submitted against the vacancy listing on the BRHS website or emailed to people.culture@brhs.com.au with “Pain Management Clinic Application” in the email subject line.

Applications will be reviewed and considered as received  

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In accordance with recent Victorian Public Health directions, all employees working in the Public Health system are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of COVID19 vaccination prior to commencement.