General Practitioner(s) 1-3 Days per week (Singleton Clinic & opportunity for Outreach Clinic)
Location - Singleton, NSW
Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is just 45 minutes' drive from Newcastle and is close to all major center's in the Hunter Region via the Hunter Expressway. Singleton is a dynamic regional centre with fantastic educational, sporting and recreational facilities, and has private and government schooling to year 12.
With rolling vineyards, colonial heritage and outdoor adventure, Singleton is a delightful riverside town in the Hunter Valley wine region where you can enjoy wine tasting, heritage walks and wonderful international and local concerts.
The Practice
Ungooroo GP & Health Services is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) general practice that is committed to promoting wellness and chronic disease prevention. We are nationally accredited through AGPAL and endorsed through AH&MRC and NACCHO.
We are accredited with training bodies such as RACGP and ACRRM and provide clinical supervised training to registrars. We are in the Singleton Centre and offer 10 consultation rooms for GP's, clinical staff& Allied Health. We are located directly opposite ALTO Radiology of which provides bulk-billing radiology and has an MRI.
We strive to provide a holistic approach to healthcare, utilising our partnership with Rural Doctors Network to provide allied health services such as Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Diabetes workshops, Audiology, Optometry and Mental Health workers.
Ungooroo also has partnered with the Primary Health Network to provide the Integrated Team Care (ITC) program which supports Aboriginal patients with complex chronic diseases. This program is supported and coordinated by a Registered Nurse and Outreach worker.
The Opportunity
Due to increased community demand and expanding our services, we are seeking a Part-Time (or Full-Time) fellowed GP to work in our Singleton General Practice (we are very flexible as to whatever days are preferred for Part-Time applicants). GP's who have supervisory qualifications we would strongly encourage to apply. GP's with Order 43 Certification or willingness to obtain (paid for by the practice) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of working with an Aboriginal Medical Service
* Gain valuable experience working with Aboriginal health and community
* Gain valuable experience in a holistic approach to healthcare
* Experience in chronic disease management
Perks of working with Ungooroo
* 5 weeks Annual Leave
* Salary packaging
* Wrap around internal allied health services & programs that provide essential referral pathways for community
* Supportive Clinical Team!
* Welcoming culturally appropriate environment
* Training provided for Order 43 Certification
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