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Form of workPosted 28/03/2024 Job Number 33712 Work type Fixed Term - Full Time Posting End Date 26/04/2024
About the opportunity
Bupa’s ADF Health Services are responsible for providing integrated and seamless end-to-end health services such as primary and occupational healthcare, dental, physiotherapy, mental health and psychology services, pharmacy, occupational rehabilitation, and health administration. We also support delivery of pathology, imaging and radiology, vocational rehabilitation, hospital, specialist, allied health, patient transport and other off base services enabled by Bupa systems. We support the delivery of health services to 85,000 Defence Force members and their families across more than 50 locations in Australia.
About the role
Our Senior Clinician is a civilian GP and a senior member of the management team within the region. Balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities in the Health Centre, you will be responsible for:
- Providing information, advice, and recommendations on medical issues and specialist medical services to the Health Centre manager
- General Practice consultations, referrals, health screenings and liaison with allied health professionals
- Provision of occupational health services and preventative health care
- Participating in quality and governance improvement including, giving subject matter expertise advice to clinical incident and complaints management and performance management processes
- Providing workforce advice and support including adequate staffing levels within department and supervision of clinical staff
- Conducting team meetings and staff training activities
- Managing the delivery of services against benchmark standards and other clinical governance Key Performance Indicators
This is an incredible role for clinician with a focus on mentorship, clinical leadership and continuous improvement to join our Health Centre and make a real contribution to the provision of health services to our defence force members.
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
- works well with both people and details – this role involves interactions with both clinical and non-clinical team members as well as working with lots of legislative frameworks, nuanced processes and compliance activity - so you’ll need to be great at both
- has strong management skills including leadership, conflict resolution and an understanding of medical ethics and medico legal issues
- is comfortable in a heavily administrative role
- Has a genuine commitment to mentor, lead and grow internal talent and champion a meaningful career pathway for our clinicians
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
- Post Graduate Qualifications in Health Management (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters, PhD or Doctorate) or commitment to working toward same (Bupa supported fees!)
- Qualifications in Aviation Medicine or commitment to working toward same (Bupa supported fees!)
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 (relocation assistance available)
- Business hours role - work/life balance at a senior level
- 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 Apply now or email your CV to our Talent Acquisition Partner, Aiden Wallage at *************@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.
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.
