Head Medical is seeking a Consultant Endocrinologist to join a welcoming and progressive team in Cairns, offering the chance to combine meaningful clinical work with an exceptional tropical lifestyle.
Scope of Practice
* Broad scope of practice – Diabetes technology, endocrinology, obstetric medicine, high‐risk foot and telehealth services
* Teaching & research opportunities – Work closely with trainees and contribute to ongoing service development
* Tropical coastal lifestyle – Live minutes from beaches, rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef
* Remuneration Package – up to $512,000 (commensurate with experience)
The Role
Cairns Hospital is the major referral hospital for Tropical North Queensland and supports a large regional catchment spanning rural and remote communities. The Diabetes & Endocrinology service is highly regarded within the region and works closely with outreach and telehealth networks to improve access to specialist care. Doctors are drawn to Cairns for the combination of interesting medicine, supportive teams and an enviable lifestyle that is difficult to match elsewhere in Australia.
You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary Diabetes & Endocrinology team providing inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services across a diverse regional population. The role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to develop expertise across:
* General endocrinology
* Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
* Diabetes technology
* Diabetes in pregnancy
* High‐risk foot services
* Telehealth and rural outreach medicine
Qualifications
* Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (eg. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)
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