Part Time Doctor

About the opportunity

You might think you already know a lot about Bupa. You’ll know we provide health insurance and aged care services across Australia and you’ve probably also seen our dental and optical clinics in your local shopping centres. But what you might not realise is that we also provide support to several government departments including delivering health services to Defence Force personnel and their families in Australia.

Located just north of Newcastle, the RAAF Base Williamtown is the Air Force's main fighter pilot training base. Over 3000 people work on the base (both civilians and military).

The Williamtown Health Centre supports all defence members and their families on base, providing a range of services including Immunisations, Specialist Appointments, Outpatients, Physiotherapy, Medical Imaging, Psychology, Pharmaceutical Services and Audiometry. We play a key role in ensuring the overall health and wellbeing of all our defence members on base.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced GP Trainer to work from Williamtown Health Centre on a permanent Part Time basis for 4 days a week

As a civilian GP within our Health Centre you will:

• Provide General Practice consultations, referrals and health screenings
• Conduct occupational medical and health assessments for all defence personnel to determine employability and deployability
• Provide appropriate medical advice to Base and Unit Commanders regarding employability and deployability of individual members
• Provide advice and support to Base and Unit Commanders on general medical issues such as injury prevention, preventive medicine, disease control and hygiene
• Provide supervision Medical Officers in accordance with FRACGP guidelines

This is an incredible role for GP keen to practice interesting and diverse medicine, or a GP with an interest and passion for occupational health and sports medicine or eager to grow their skills with financially supported training into aviation medicine. Overall, this is your opportunity to make a real contribution to the provision of health services to our defence force members while working in a supportive and collegiate team.

About you

Please note: You must be an Australian citizen and be able to attain and maintain a baseline security clearance from the Defence security and vetting service.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• is a personable and passionate GP with a genuine commitment to delivering health outcomes for our defence member

You will also require:

Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a medical practitioner in Australia with AHPRA

A Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Vocational Registration

Accreditation as a General Practice Trainer at Principal/Lead Supervisor level or commitment to achieving his accreditation

Be at the heart of it with Bupa

This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the health services we provide in support of the Australian Defence Force and help shape the experience of defence members accessing health services and supports in their local health centre.

You’ll also enjoy all the benefits of working with Bupa in Australia including:

• Competitive remuneration package, performance incentives and relocation assistance available
• Support for ongoing CPD
• The opportunity to practice diverse medicine in a unique cohort of patients
• Discounts on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents, and pet insurance products as well as health services such as Dental and Optical
• Internal career progression opportunities – we are a big, global business. Your opportunities are endless!
• Discover what makes Bupa a place where talented people find inspiring personal and professional opportunities and rewards, working in a team where your expertise is recognised and your contribution truly valued.

For more information please email Adrian Delacy, Recruitment Partner, via *************@bupa.com.au 

A career at Bupa is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our customers and communities. Our purpose, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, is what inspires us. It's a promise to our customers to change lives for the better. Our people are at the heart of this. It's their passion, ideas and commitment that will shape a brighter future for both Bupa and our customers.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: www.bupa.com.au/careers  

Bupa is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged based on their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.