Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist / Provisional Fellow) , Queensland Health

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As the Senior Medical Officer, you’ll provide high quality medical service while working alongside the medical leadership in the organisation, management, and provision of clinical services to the Capricorn Coast community.
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L14, L13-L18 , L18-L24, L24-L25
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK3K529330
Closing date 07-Jan-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
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Contact person Dr Michael Kirk
Contact details (07) 4920 7244
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About us:
The Capricorn Coast Hospital is based in , a coastal town in , Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Twenty-five minutes from the city of , Yeppoon is the principal town on the , a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres from north to south, in which approximately 37,000 people
About the role:

• The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) provides high quality medical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• The SMO assists the Director Medical Services and Executive Director of Medical Services with the organisation, management and provision of clinical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• The SMO incumbent provides professional leadership to and assists in the professional development and support of medical staff including Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Medical Students and other clinicians as required. The SMO will be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary patient care team.

About you:
To be successful in this role:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current ALS Certification. Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• Highly desirable:

• Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or evidence of acceptance as an ACRMM or RACGP trainee.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Rural General Practice (FARGP) or AST in Emergency or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Current certificates in ACLS, APLS and EMST.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $341,035 p.a. (L14), $376,799 p.a. (L18), or $446,762 p.a. (L25) is comprised of:

• A salary between $176,802 - $244,201 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave – 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance - $21,500 p.a.
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice)
• Inaccessibility allowance - $13,800 p.a.
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
Further information
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Documents
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants