AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time,Part-time,Non-Standard-Hours Occupational group Health - Medical Classification L13-L27 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM550501_03 Closing date 29-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Meech (Mei-Ching) Freeman Contact details 0403315718
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About the role
As a Senior Medical Officer working in our Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (Ripley Satellite Hospital) a successful applicant will be required to practice as a skilled and competent senior generalist. This requires an applicant who can practice a high level of primary health care provision and emergency medicine, independently, with a broad scope of practice despite limited onsite investigations available. These positions is based at the Ripley Satellite Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new facility, providing high quality acute primary care medical services in West Moreton Health. This position is responsible for providing high quality services and patient care as well as advanced subspeciality services.
Senior Medical Officers provide leadership in clinical services of the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic that is innovative, encourages participation in treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstratable improvement in patient outcomes.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Passion for providing excellent clinical care to their community as a Senior Medical Officer
- Experience in delivering quality care in a primary care environment, outpatients setting, and an Emergency Department across a variety of acuity and care needs.
- Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of Safe and Quality focussed Patient centred care.
- Excellent communication and team work skills across a variety of settings including in an emergency
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Possession of a medical degree registered or eligible for general registration with AHPRA.
- Possession of Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) +/- FARGP or Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) will be highly regarded.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- WM550501_03 Senior Medical Officer _RD (PDF, 228KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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