Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest in Offender Health) - Lotus Glen Correction Centre
Full time, Contract, Part time, Casual/Temporary
The ideal candidate will be a medical practitioner with an interest in Offender Health and General Practice. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Mareeba Hospital medical team and can utilise opportunities to participate in general practice within the hospital and/or the emergency department if so desired. LGCC is a male‑only facility that accommodates approximately 1,100 prisoners, many from First Nations communities. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area and provides a wide range of primary, acute and specialist services.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest) to provide high‑quality care to Lotus Glen Correctional Centre patients. Work in partnership with other Queensland Health agencies and external health providers to maintain a coordinated approach to the management of patients across the continuum. Add value to the health service through continual development of clinical knowledge and skills.
What we offer;
Hourly part time rate with AST up to $131.60 (L13 – L27)
Professional development allowance
Motor vehicle allowance
General attraction and retention allowance
Regional and rural attraction allowance
Locality allowance
Inaccessibility allowance pro rata (category 5).
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, you will also have access to:
* Salary packaging
* Annual incremental increases
* Career training and development
* Wellness programs
Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service?
Choose Cairns for your next career move.
Applications will remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: CAH
Purpose of the Role
Working at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre within rural health services across Cairns and Hinterland, you will deliver high‑quality care to patients and uphold clinical standards essential for achieving positive health outcomes within a primary healthcare setting. You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes nurse practitioners, senior medical officers, clinical nurse consultants, clinical nurses, and registered nurses.
How to Apply:
Please download the Role Description and Information Package for Applicants (at the links in the boxed area above) for instructions on how to apply for this role. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Recruitment Services on ***************@health.qld.gov.au to request it in .doc format. The information package outlines pre‑employment checks that will be undertaken for successful applicants.
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