Neurologist/Stroke Physician

Neurologist/Stroke Physician

Job Description

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is committed to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients.  No matter what role you play in delivering our critical services to the Victorian public, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life. 

About the role

Opportunities exist for experienced Neurologist/Stroke Physicians for a 12-month (Jan 2025 - Jan 2026), fixed-term, part-time position with AV.  Successful candidates will be required to do overnight and weekend shifts as part of a 24/7 roster. The Victorian Stroke Telemedicine (VST) service is unique within Australia and provides treatment advice and management for patients who present to VST participating hospitals with suspected stroke symptoms throughout Victoria and Tasmania.  

Reporting to the Director Stroke Services, the primary responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: 

• Being exclusively available for VST consultations during their rostered session.  This does not preclude other non-clinical work during this time, however VST consultants must be available at all times, with VST the primary focus of their clinical activity
• Providing advice to clinicians in the Emergency Departments of VST hospitals regarding diagnosis and management of patients with suspected acute stroke including, review of brain imaging and, whenever possible, direct audio-visual communication with patients and clinicians
• Identifying opportunities for systems and process improvements to the VST Manager
• Developing strong partnerships by building trust and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Working cooperatively in a cross functional team and empowering others through coaching, developing skills, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback 

About you

To be considered, you will need to be a legally qualified medical practitioner registered with AHPRA; a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with accreditation to practice as a Neurologist or Stroke Physician in Australia or New Zealand; comply with specialist college continuing professional development (CPD) requirements; and have current professional medical indemnity insurance for clinical practice in Australia. 

To be successful, you will possess relevant, current experience in the management of complex stroke patients, and in the delivery of stroke thrombolysis and other stroke related interventions.  

Your strategic thinking and decision making skills together with your ability to identify, implement and champion process improvements will be a valuable asset.  In addition, your strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence and develop cohesive working relationships will be crucial in this role. 

To be eligible, the preferred candidate will be required to undertake an Australian National Criminal Check, pre-employment checks, have unrestricted Work Rights, provide evidence of qualifications as outlined in the position description and application form and possess a current driver's licence. 

About Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance, as well as offering salary packaging options and generous personal leave entitlements. 

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our peoples' skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian and Tasmanian community. 

How to apply

Your application will form an integral part of the selection process and should be of a high quality including:

• Cover letter, addressing the key selection criteria as detailed on the last page of the Position Description
• Resume
• Application form, including copies of requested documents (certified where required) 

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday 1 December 2024. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

To discuss specific details regarding these positions please email your query to vst.support@ambulance.vic.gov.au. For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. 

Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian and Tasmanian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people.