Job Title:
We are seeking Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to cover the emergency department at a district hospital.
The ideal candidate will provide primary care general practice services, with admitting privileges in General Practice to support after-hours and emergency department presentations as part of an on-call roster.
You will join a team of experienced General Practitioners with extensive emergency and procedural skills, supported by an experienced nursing team.
Mandatory Requirements Include:
* Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth, and on-call services as required
* Availability during rostered hours and on-call, including clinical handover, supervision, teaching, and emergency care
* Provision of education and research as required
* A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners / Australian College of Rural Remote Medicine, or overseas trained pathways
* Recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice
* Commitment to medical professional development and ability to mentor staff and trainees
* Strong communication skills, both oral and written
* Ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and with stakeholders
* Leadership and management experience, including quality improvement activities
* Ongoing professional development and clinical governance participation
* Advocacy for individual and societal health improvement