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If you'd like a fulfilling and satisfying career as a Senior Medical Officer, look no further than the
South West Hospital and Health Service
South West Hospital and Health Service
offers an interesting, challenging and rewarding career that few doctors have the pleasure of experiencing. You will be welcomed as part of the thriving and richly diverse communities in our area and have the opportunity to influence health outcomes.
Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.
What We Can Do For You
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population. Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of medical career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
To be successful in this role you will have
Responsibilities
Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice and/or primary health) and in the relevant advanced skills if appointed as a Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow
Demonstrated skill in trauma management, general and emergency medicine
The appropriate knowledge, skills and passion for continuous improvement to deliver quality care
High level interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other staff
Commitment to patient safety and clinical governance principles
Commitment to education and research
What South West Hospital And Health Service Can Offer You
Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
Accommodation and relocation
Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
Professional development
Requirements For The Role
Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
While not required, those on a General Practice training program will be well regarded
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Express your interest in joining the South West Team today and apply now For more information about South West Hospital and Health Service visit