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Rural Generalist Senior Registrar (GPPRP AST Trainee)
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Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Rural Generalist Senior Registrar
Remuneration: $156,494 + Super
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Broken Hill NSW and Buronga NSW
Broken Hill is only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia. You'll find everything you need right at your front door.
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience.
Grow your career with us with support for ongoing learning and development.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.
What You'll Be Doing
Far West LHD is committed to growing a dedicated and sustained rural generalist medical workforce to improve access, quality and sustainability of primary health care services for rural and remote communities.
NSW Health established the NSW General Practitioner Procedural Training Program (GPPTP) to provide fellowed GPs with Advanced Skills Training (AST) opportunities or a flexible pathway to refresh and upskill a pre-existing advanced skill. You will undertake learning and professional development activities aiming to complete accredited AST with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
This is a one-year full-time equivalent contract only. General Practitioners will be engaged under existing NSW Awards and determinations while undertaking Advanced Skills Training. Flexible training may be negotiated to allow part-time work in an established practice. After completion of the AST year, you will return to general practice, incorporating your newly acquired advanced specialty skills in NSW primary care and/or rural hospital to serve the community's needs.
About The Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill
Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be nationally heritage listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene and over 20 galleries.
With a population of around 20,000, Broken Hill offers all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools, multiple gyms & aquatic centre, fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Selection Criteria
MBBS or equivalent Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), with current unconditional specialist registration in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia; OR Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), with current unconditional specialist registration in General Practice with the Medical Board of Australia.
International medical graduate with permanent residency in Australia, and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) with current conditional registration as designated by the Medical Board of NSW to work specifically as a specialist in general practice; OR International medical graduate with permanent residency in Australia, and current conditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia, currently working in an Area of Need position in NSW, and has the support of their employer to participate in the GPPTP, and the Area of Need position is eligible for AHPRA approval for extension of conditional registration to include the AST training position by the commencement of the position.
At least four post-graduate years' experience as a medical officer by the commencement of the position, and qualifications and experience commensurate with essential requirements for the role.
Demonstrated genuine interest in a career as a Rural General Practitioner or Rural Generalist, who are currently resident in or are prepared to reside and practice in rural or remote NSW.
Demonstrated ability to work within a complex clinical environment utilising appropriate clinical skills, judgement, and expertise.
Evidence of excellent communication skills, including both oral and written skills and a sensitive approach to clear communication with patients, carers, other professionals and the public.
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health Code of Conduct and NSW Health CORE Values, including the bullying and harassment policy and guidelines.
Valid NSW Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, including any amendments made from time.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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Applications Close: 10th December ****
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. We are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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