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Staff Specialist (Internal Medicine) QEII Jubilee Hospital - Coopers
Plains, QLD
LOCATION:
Coopers Plains, Queensland
REFERENCE NO:
H10MSQ06825
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Staff Specialist (Internal Medicine) – Department of Medicine, QEII Jubilee
Hospital, Coopers Plains , Metro South Health Service District. Remuneration
value up to $347,616 p.a., comprising salary between $141,819 - $164,728
p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave
loading (17.5%), private use of a fully maintained vehicle, communications
package, professional development allowance and 3.6 weeks p.a. leave,
professional indemnity cover, private practice arrangements plus overtime
and on-call allowances. (L18-L24) (Applications will remain current for
12 months) JAR: H10MSQ06825.
Duties/Abilities: The Physician shares responsibility for the clinical
quality, cost efficiency and effective delivery of the medical care in
the Department of Medicine within the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Dr Judy Flores (07) 3275 6390 or Dr Thein Htut (07) 3275 6111.
Application Kit: (07) 3136 5601 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Monday, 2 August, 2010
Posted: 6 July 2010
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Consultant Physician General Medicine - Maroondah Hospital,
Melbourne
LOCATION:
Maroondah Hospital is seeking 3 – 4 General Physicians
(sessional or Full Time depending on the suitability of applicants).
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Located in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs with easy access to the
inner city via the Eastern Freeway, Maroondah Hospital is a 319 bed teaching
hospital affiliated with Monash and Deakin Universities providing a range
of acute medical, surgical and mental health services to the growing outer
Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Maroondah Hospital is on an exciting journey in the evolution of care
and practice of multi-system unstreamed Internal Medicine with the 2008
introduction of our Acute Care Medicine Program and with Victoria's largest
cohort of unstreamed (100 +) General Medicine patients. Maroondah, an
annual host of the RACP clinical examination, along with Box Hill and
Angliss hospitals is part of a robust Physician Training program in Eastern
Health with 20 FRACP clinical exam candidates in 2010. Basic and Advanced
physician trainees enjoy an active and enlarging clinical training program.
Eastern health also has the country's first modular advanced training
in ACM – Acute Care Medicine.
Having grown rapidly in the last 5 years, the hospital now has medical
students from Monash and Deakin universities. This along with a planned
expansion of the Dept of Medicine in late 2010 and ongoing high-intensity
BPT and APT programs will make this an attractive long term prospect for
Physicians. If you have a passion for sound multi-system Medicine, innovation
in clinical service and clinical training and want to be involved in the
evolution of our Department of Medicine then it is the right time for
you to join Maroondah Hospital and Eastern Health at a time of great change
and professional metamorphosis.
Active participation in the Acute Care Medical Unit (ACMU), regular General
Medicine inpatient and outpatient services and, for those suitably qualified,
an opportunity to practice in an additional medical specialty in Eastern
Health are all possible for the suitable applicant.
Applicants should be Registered medical practitioners with the Medical
Practitioners Board of Victoria (or registrable) FRACP qualification (or
equivalent) with a track record in Internal Medicine.
Proven track record in Medical Education and clinical training activities
for Undergraduates and Postgraduates.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Enquiries: Assoc Prof Ramesh Nagappan, Director of Internal
Medicine, Maroondah (ramesh.nagappan@easternhealth.org.au
) or Pager 61 3 93871000
Applications to: Mr Martin Wilkinson, Associate Program
Director of Medicine (martin.wilkinson@easternhealth.org.au
)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open
Posted: 15 June 2010
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General Physician Grafton Base Hospital - Grafton, NSW
LOCATION:
Grafton Base Hospital
REFERENCE NO:
1109/08
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a General Physician to join our team of three existing
committed General Physicians working in the Clarence Valley in Northern
New South Wales. We have an establishment for four General Physicians.
You may wish to be employed as a Visiting Medical Officer or as a Staff
Specialist.
You will be expected to:
Provide acute and non acute specialist general medical care to referred
inpatients and outpatients;
Attend medical emergencies and provide clinical support to the Career
Medical Officers and Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioners in
attendance in the Emergency Department;
Accept referrals and/or assist in the inpatient management of patients
at the request of another Visiting Medical Practitioner, General Practitioner
or Specialist;
Manage the care of medical patients in the Hospital's 12 bed High Dependency/Acute
Care Unit, supported by a Career Medical Officer for 10 hours per day,
7 days per week; Manage and/or oversee the transfer of medical patients
requiring specialist services of a Tertiary Referral Hospital; Participate
in a 1:4 on call roster to provide 24 hour specialist on call availability
at Grafton Base Hospital; Undertake daily ward rounds and participate
in multidisciplinary case conferences if required; Teach Medical students;
Participate in quality assurance activities as a member of the Craft Group
M&M Committee and the Hospital's Medical Quality Committee; and Provide
an inpatient and privately referred outpatient consultative service at
Maclean District Hospital.
ENVIRONMENT/AMENITIES:
Grafton, with its subtropical climate, is one of Australia 's most beautiful
provincial cities (population 22,812, 2006 Census) and renowned for its
trees, graceful old buildings and mighty Clarence River . The City of
Grafton is situated 660km north of Sydney , 320km south of Brisbane and
160km east of Glen Innes. Maclean is half an hours' drive north east along
the banks of the Clarence River . Yamba, at the mouth of the Clarence
River , is a further 15 minutes drive. Coffs Harbour is one hour's drive
south of Grafton. The population of the Clarence Valley is 48,146 with
4.8% being indigenous; 33.4% being 55+ years and 19.3% 65+ years. The
median age is 44 years. There are established educational and sporting
facilities to cater for all ages. The Clarence Valley stretching from
World Heritage National Parks in the Great Dividing Range has a range
of activities: scenic drives, trail rides, community markets, white water
rafting, sailing, fishing, arts & crafts, museums to the Coast with
magnificent beaches, whale watching and diving. Further information can
be found at www.clarencetourism.com
OTHER INFORMATION:
The position requires registration or eligibility for registration with
the NSW Medical Board; Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of
Physicians and/or specialist recognition as provided for under the Health
Insurance Act 1973 or the Staff Specialist (State) Award; and evidence
of satisfactory participation in the RACP continuing professional development
program (or equivalent).
Grafton Base Hospital has 98 beds (39 Medical) and provides specialist
General Medical, General Surgical, O&G, and Paediatric Services. Anaesthetics
are provided by three GP Anaesthetists working full time in Anaesthetics.
There are direct supervision requirements in relation to two Career Medical
Officers with greater than five years post graduate experience. The Hospital
is affiliated with Medical Schools at the University of Sydney , the University
of New South Wales , the University of Wollongong and the University of
Western Sydney .
CONTACT DETAILS:
Enquiries: Dr Jean Collie, Director Medical Services, telephone: 02 6640
2201 or e-mail: Jean.Collie@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
2 July 2010
Posted: 1 June 2010
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Director Stroke Services, PFT - Orange, NSW
LOCATION:
Orange Base Hospital, NSW
REFERENCE NO:
829809-039
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to provide medical leadership for stroke
services within the Eastern & Southern regions of Greater Western
AHS, and to work in collaboration with the Stroke Care Coordinator in
organizing and developing stroke services as part of a hub and spoke model.
As a senior member of the Department and the clinical community, the
Director will also play a major role in the ongoing development of clinical
services provided at Orange Health service, and in the ongoing senior
and junior staffing strategy for the Service.
The Director of Stroke Services will be a 0.2 FTE equivalent post. The
remaining 0.8 FTE equivalent will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Opportunities exist in the provision of general medical cover, or in providing
neurological or other subspecialty care, either as a VMO or staff specialist.
The Consultant Specialist is responsible to the General Manager through
the Director of Medical Services, Orange.
Essential Criteria:
1. Australian citizen or permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship
as a permanent resident.
2. Registration (or eligible for registration) with the NSW Medical Board.
3. Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians with relevant
Faculty for the practice of stroke care, as provided for in the Staff
Specialist (State) Award.
4. Demonstrated technical and professional competence in the practice
of stroke care, with clinical experience within the last two years
5. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a medical service.
6. Demonstrated experience in Clinical leadership roles.
7. Commitment to equitable participation in an on-call roster with other
specialist VMOs or staff specialist, as required.
ENVIRONMENT/AMENITIES:
Orange is a major regional centre, and supports the largest hospital
within GWAHS, commissioning a Greenfield-site hospital facility in early
2011. The hospital has close links with Sydney University , hosting students
in the final two years of the Graduate Medical Programme. The Hospital
has also been actively involved in JMO and registrar training for over
twenty years, with JMO and registrar support of all major disciplines.
Orange Health Service provides primary care to a population of approximately
45,000 with specialist support of a further 200,000, including the communities
of Cowra, Parkes, Forbes, Grenfell, Condobolin, and other smaller towns.
This support is provided both by referral for inpatient care at Orange
, and by the provision of outreach clinics and other community-based services.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Orange itself is a pleasant rural city, with easy access to Sydney ,
and a wide range of sporting and other facilities. There are a number
of good public and private schools in the city. Further information can
be obtained on the following links / websites:
http://www.gwahs.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/index.php
http://www.gwahs.nsw.gov.au/userfiles/file/ORANGE.pdf
http://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.orange-nsw.com/
CONTACT DETAILS:
Fran Gearon, (02) 6393 3123 or Fran.Gearon@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
30 July 2010
Posted: 25 May 2010
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Consultant Physician - Broome, WA
Broome (with some travel throughout the Kimberley region being
required).
WA Country Health Service - Kimberley Region
Medical Practitioners (WACHS) AMA Industrial Agreement 2008
Salary: $272,000 - $321,000 p.a. (inclusive of allowances)
Contract negotiable for up to 5 years
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position will provide clinical care at the Regional
Resource Centre at Broome Regional Hospital through a combination of inpatient
consultation and outpatient clinics. You will also participate in the
provision of outpatient care to the residents of the whole Kimberley Region
by participation in the Community Outreach program. In addition you will
be an active contributor to regional health service development and will
be involved with medical student teaching through the University of Western
Australia , Rural Clinical School site based in the Kimberley . You will
work with resident specialists including the current resident physician,
plus visiting sub-specialists and primary health staff.
You will possess an FRACP or equivalent with general medical experience.
A subspecialty interest in cardiology, endocrinology or nephrology will
be favourably viewed, but is not essential
ENVIRONMENT/AMENITIES:
Experience the tropical north of Australia as a physician
based in Broome in the magnificent Kimberley . Broome boasts a lifestyle
second to none with excellent schools, beaches, services and direct flights
to most Australian capitals.
This is an opportunity to facilitate real improvements in residents'
health including Indigenous Australians. Western Australian Country Health
Services – Kimberley Region extends from Broome to the Northern Territory
border and provides primary, specialist and acute care services through
a network of 6 hospitals and a number of community clinics.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Conditions of Service and Allowances: include salary
packaging, subsidised housing, professional allowances amongst others.
Reasonable relocation costs will be paid for the successful applicant.
Additional leave benefits are also available as is the right to private
practice, a fully maintained motor vehicle for work and limited private
use and employer indemnity. Flexible working arrangements including part
time contracts, job sharing and additional annual leave entitlements are
negotiable.
CONTACT DETAILS:
For further job related information: Please contact
Dr Jaye Martin on
(08) 9194 1620, mobile: 0417 911 595 or email: jaye.martin@health.wa.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
open
Posted: 9 February 2010
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Community Consultant Physician - Alice Springs, NT
LOCATION:
What an Opportunity! With Central Australian Specialist Outreach
service you can have one of the best jobs in the world! Central Australian
Specialist Outreach operates to increase access to specialist healthcare
services in regional, rural and remote communities that is cost effective
and culturally appropriate.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The range of clinical work is unique, with a strong focus on indigenous
health and infectious diseases. You will be supported by a regional acute
care hospital which is an accredited teaching facility.
We want Expressions of Interest from the speciality area of Medicine to
provide a regular tertiary service to the “bush” over a period of three
to five years.
As part of the dedicated team you will:-
Provide high quality care in remote community
settings throughout Central Australia and the Barkly Region. Provide Public
Health leadership in your patch. Support and work as a part of a multi-disciplinary
health centre team with Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers,
Remote Medical Practitioners and other visiting Specialties and allied
services. Assist in ongoing training and education of remote and regional
staff.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Where else do you get the opportunity to:
Fly or drive north, south, east or west for work.
Work with a close, supportive, flexible and committed team across cultures.
Work to improve the health of some of the most disadvantaged and isolated
people in Australia.
See some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia.
Experience some of the best weather in Australia.
Have the scope of clinical work ranging from infectious diseases to complex
chronic conditions with a substantial indigenous patient load and the
cultural intricacies that are associated with this patient mix.
Work closely with resident and visiting staff in a progressive acute care
setting.
If you want a practice that is different, challenging and allows you
to enjoy a lifestyle that only "Getaway" presenters seem to
have then Central Australian Specialist Outreach Service is for you.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Dr Stephen Brady
Alice Springs Hospital
(08) 8951 7777
Email: stephen.brady@nt.gov.au
Posted: March 2010
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