The role provides assistance to the Clinical Director of Endocrinology in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable Diabetes & Endocrinology service within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The Cairns Diabetes Centre is an offsite facility situated at the North Cairns Health Precinct. It is the major specialist referral and resource centre for Diabetes and Endocrine care in Far North Queensland. The service provides both in-reach services to Cairns Hospital, and outreach or telehealth services to both the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) and the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS).
Make the move. Make a difference.
Practice at the top of your scope.
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
* Deliver a high standard of clinical care within the Division of Medicine, including Endocrinology and Obstetric Medicine.
* Participate in outpatient clinic rosters, including telehealth services, covering Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, general endocrinology, high-risk foot services, diabetes in pregnancy, and metabolic clinics.
* Participate in outreach clinics, including travel to locations within and outside CHHHS as required
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $274,678 per annum full time (L18-L27) you will also have access to:
* Generous superannuation
* Professional development allowance
* Private practice arrangements
* Flexible work arrangements
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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