Senior Resident Medical Officer

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Employment Type: Temporary Various from 01/02/2027 Remuneration: - $94,521.00 to $127,827.00 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: CAM28365 Addiction Medicine / Drug Health - Senior Resident Medical Officer - Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHDAbout The Opportunity Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Senior Resident Medical Officer to complement and enhance the current Addiction Medicine department. Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities. Where You'll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney. Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges. Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries. What you'll be doing The primary responsibility of the Drug Health SRMO is to provide high quality, evidence-based care to patients with substance use disorders, mainly in ambulatory settings, under the supervision of staff specialists & other more senior medical staff. Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Workplace Giving Program South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information. * MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia. * Expectation of continuing professional training with a view to eventual completion of a relevant College qualification. * Excellent theoretical knowledge and clinical judgement, with at least 2 years prior hospital experience. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team – with appropriate levels of diligence, punctuality, organization, record keeping, time management, problem solving skills and team work. * Excellent communication (verbal and written) and familiarity with computer programs, to facilitate use of electronic medical records. * Demonstrated ability to provide empathic, non-judgmental and expert clinical care. * Demonstrated commitment to ongoing advanced training education, research and teaching; demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement. * Completion of the Opioid Treatment Accreditation Course (OTAC) or a commitment to do so prior to commencing employment. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Mark Hardy on mark.hardy@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 04, August 2026