Director – Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine

The Department of Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine at Fremantle Hospital is the State referral centre for hyperbaric medicine in Western Australia and has been operating since 1989. Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners registrable in the state of Western Australia for the position of Director, Hyperbaric Medicine.

Full-time or part-time (minimum of 5 sessions) and opportunities exist to negotiate sessions within other specialties.

Terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the Western Australian Government Health Industry/AMA Medical Practitioners Agreement 2007.

Essential Criteria includes:  Specialist qualification registrable in Australia e.g. FANZCA, FACEM or similar; adequate airway skills (if not in possession of FANZCA, a minimum of 6 months experience in anaesthesia) and a DipDHM or equivalent. Other experience required: Experience with Multiplace and Monoplace chambers; Critical care patients in a hyperbaric environment; Teaching of junior staff and medical students; Conduct of diving and hyperbaric medicine courses e.g. medical officers’, DMTs, Nurses’ courses; Research; Publications; Continued medical education/ maintenance of professional standards/Quality Improvements

Applications, detailing qualifications, previous experience and the names and addresses of three professional referees should be forwarded to Manager Medical Administration, Fremantle Hospital, P O Box 480 Fremantle Western Australia 6959

Further information could be obtained from the current Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, Dr Robert M Wong 08 9431-2233 or robert.wong@health.wa.gov.au

Closing Date: 29 August 2008.