Gladstone, a vibrant coastal town in Queensland, offers an appealing blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, making it an ideal place for a senior medical officer to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology team. With its stunning beaches, picturesque parks, and a warm, welcoming community, Gladstone provides a perfect balance between work and leisure.

The town boasts excellent educational facilities, diverse recreational activities, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Additionally, its strategic location near the Great Barrier Reef offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventures and marine exploration, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle both professionally and personally.

Ready for a change? With numerous incentives and bonuses on offer, you will be glad to move to Gladstone!

Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed facility offering a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services, including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, basic Orthopaedics, Clinical Investigation, Obstetrics, Maternity, Gynaecology, High Dependency and Coronary Care, Palliative Care, Medical Imaging, Pathology, and Paediatrics. Additional services include Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, and outreach/community-based facilities, as well as a Primary Health Care Centre in Boyne Valley. The hospital employs approximately 282 full-time equivalent staff, delivering services across Acute, Community, and Primary care.

About the role:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a specialist GP with Rural Generalist recognition to work collaboratively in a busy level 3 obstetric unit alongside specialist Obstetricians. The Rural Generalist (Obstetrics) position aims to provide Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to the Gladstone and Banana Shire group of hospitals. This role involves delivering expert Obstetric services at Gladstone Hospital and offering professional support to other facilities within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. This includes, but is not limited to, Outreach Clinics or Telehealth Clinics at Biloela, Moura, Theodore, and Baralaba Hospitals.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRANZCOG) (advanced).
• Commitment to the principles of quality in health care including participation in quality improvement programs relevant to Obstetrics and Gynaecology services.
• Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills extending across the range of obstetric and gynaecological presentations, with an ability to work in relative isolation, deliver quality specialist care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer, and discharge of patients.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $458, 574 p.a. is comprised of:

• Salary of between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18 – L25)
• Salary of rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13 – L18)
• Salary of rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13 – L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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 Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4H583978

Applications close: Sunday, 22 September 2024

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  GL4H583978 - Senior Medical Officer (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description