The Department of Medicine at the Mackay Base Hospital have opportunity for an Advanced Trainee Registrar - Rehabilitation to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time (76 hrs p.f.) basis for 12 months.
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Mackay Hospital and Health Service ( https://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/ ) is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 180,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education and health industries. Mackay provides relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment nearby. Families are well serviced by a choice of high-quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.
Remuneration & Other Benefits
- Remuneration value up to $172,342 p.a. comprising salary between $4,966.90 p.f. - $5,758/70 p.f. (L4-L9)
- Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution
- Annual leave loading - 17.5%
- Professional development allowance
- Professional development leave 1.6 weeks p.a.
- Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times
Your Opportunity
- To advance your practice in rehabilitation care services through exposure to an exciting case mix in a supportive environment under the supervision of a collaborative unit of Specialists
- To work closely with and learn from a wide array of Specialists with an extensive breadth of expertise
- To develop the clinical leadership skills required to practice as an RACP Fellow
- To participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients
- The appointment will be to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to the Mackay Base Hospital. However, at some future time, the appointee's clinical duties may be extended to other health care facilities within the Health Service
About the Department
The Mackay Base Hospital Rehabilitation Unit is a 10-bed service. It cares for a case mix of predominantly complex neurorehabilitation patients, as well as providing a service for consumers who are unable to step-down to other centres (ie. complex medical or surgical needs, dialysis, etc.). The rehabilitation team includes a rehabilitation SMO, rehabilitation advanced trainee registrar, junior doctor (JHO or SHO), and occasionally a final year JCU medical student. Additionally, the team includes senior occupational therapist, senior physiotherapist, rotational allied health (speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietician, physiotherapy), psychologist, rehabilitation/orthopaedic CNC, and social worker.
How to Apply
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.