Consultant Surgeon-VMO-General Surgery

at  Swan Hill District Health

EDUCATION

Supervises junior medical staff and assesses performance.
Participates in continuing education and postgraduate training for junior medical staff.
Engages in teaching programs for medical students and guides other staff.

EDUCATION

Supervises junior medical staff, including assessment of staff performance
in relation to clinical competence, adherence to standards, timely and
accurate documentation, and communication with patients, relatives,
peers, other staff and doctors in other hospitals and in the community.
Participates in professional continuing educational activities, regular
performance review and provides evidence of maintaining current
knowledge and skills.
Participates in general continuing educational activities and postgraduate
training programs for junior medical staff, particularly trainees in general
surgery.
Participates in Teaching Programs for undergraduate medical students.
Supervises, guides and teaches nursing, allied health and other support staff
as appropriate.
Participates in departmental academic activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL

Supervises co-ordinates and manages the care of Swan Hill District Health
general surgery patients.
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical management of
Swan Hill District Health general surgical patients.
Maintains quality patient medical records according to health service
protocols.
Promptly writes discharge summaries on inpatients that have been under
their care.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community through
our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the best care
experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and confidentiality, as it
is an important aspect of our commitment to providing high quality services. In
accordance to both the Health Records Act and the Information Privacy Act,
information should only be used and disclosed for the primary purpose of its
collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and Confidentiality
Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the rules of privacy and/or
confidentiality relating to health service business, patients or medical records will
result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at work.
Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably
practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.
Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your
ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the
Emergency Procedures Manual.
Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H. & S.
online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the Asset
Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: April 2024