A part time fixed term temporary position as the Senior Medical Officer has become available within the Department of Medicine.
The successful candidate will become a valued member of a specialised rheumatology unit, contributing to the establishment of a top-tier outpatient service, authorised by the Credentialing Committee at Rockhampton Hospital and CQHHS facilities.
They will provide exemplary medical care, under the oversight of consultant medical professionals, adhering to their granted scope of clinical practice.
In a semi-autonomous capacity, they will operate within an outreach outpatient clinic, ensuring exceptional care for general rheumatology patients.
Furthermore, they will engage in various quality initiatives, including patient safety measures, clinical audits, research endeavours, and service development endeavours.
About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics.
About the role:
- Treat both new and review general rheumatology patients.
- Deliver appropriate high-quality management of general rheumatology patients and refer to other colleagues/services where this is beyond their scope of ability or credentialing.
- Perform duties as determined by the SMO (GP with special interest Rheumatology Service).
- Perform any other duties directed by the Rheumatology Service which are within your scope of clinical practice and for which you are registered in by the Medical Board of Australia.
About you:
- Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Appointment to this position requires proof of registration as a Specialist General Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
- A primary medical degree and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).
- Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
What we offer:
Salary Information (L13-L18):
Total remuneration value of $75,340 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary between $84.71 - $97.84 p.h.
Benefits Include:
- Professional Development Leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
- Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
- Motor Vehicle Allowance
- Over-time and on-call allowances
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
- Emergency Department Specialty Allowance
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Generous Salary Sacrificing (conditions apply)
- Access to paid parental leave (conditions apply)
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate membership discounts
- Access to the Fitness Passport (conditions apply)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
- Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4E562776
Applications close: Sunday, 19 May 2024
Further information
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