MLHD - VMO - Forensic Medicine - Adult (Apply via eCredential)

at  Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
Position Classification: Forensic Medicine – Adult
Requisition ID: REQ545939
Applications Close: Sunday 23 February 2025
VMO – Forensic Medicine – Adult, Wagga Wagga
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ABOUT US

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has over 3,500 staff, 33 Public Hospitals, including 2 Base Hospitals, 8 Acute Community Hospitals and 16 Multi-Purpose Services. A progressive organisation, Murrumbidgee LHD continues to make significant achievements in improving health services and strives to provide a compassionate health care system that consistently delivers the highest standard of care to people, no matter where they live.
Communities we support are diverse, with approximately 245,000 people in communities large and small, across a geographic area of approximately 125,561 square kilometres. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) spans across southern New South Wales, stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest and all the way along the Victorian border

In this crucial role, you will be part of an integrated Violence, Abuse, and Neglect (VAN) response, which includes both psychosocial and forensic medical support. You will provide forensic and medical care to adult victims of sexual assault and domestic violence across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). You’ll conduct forensic examinations, arrange necessary treatments, and ensure appropriate follow-up care for patients. Your responsibilities will also include completing medical certificates, participating in legal proceedings, and ensuring your practice adheres to the highest standards in forensic medicine.
You will play a key role in supporting adult patients by maintaining accurate documentation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, compassionate care, and mentoring junior staff. Your work will contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable individuals and families. You will also participate in peer reviews, assist with data collection, and provide on-call support as required.
In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.