Step into an exciting new chapter as a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist/Provisional Fellow) at the Gladstone Hospital!

The Senior Medical Officer has the provision of expert Obstetric services as well as professional support to other facilities in the health service, as required from time to time including but not limited to Outreach Clinics or Telehealth Clinics at Biloela, Moura, Theodore and Baralaba Hospitals.

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Job details

This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $20,000 / $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, basic Orthopaedic, 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 located at Boyne Valley. Gladstone Hospital has approximately 282 full-time equivalent staff delivering services across Acute, Community and Primary care.

About the role:

The SMO is required to assist the Clinical Lead and Director of Medical Services in:

• Ensuring that Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology services provided by Gladstone Hospital are of the highest standard and delivered in an efficient and effective manner given available resources.
• The education and supervision of trainees, junior medical staff, medical students, midwives, and other health practitioners including nursing staff.
• The day-to-day management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services including active participation in patient safety, clinical audit, investigation and management of adverse clinical incidents and complaints, research, and service planning activities.

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).
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: While not mandatory, the following qualifications would be well regarded:
  • General Practice Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or
  • Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or
  • Evidence of acceptance as an Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) trainee.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Current Obstetric Emergency Management, RANZCOG FSE accreditation and Advanced Neo Resuscitation training.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.

What we offer:

Salary information:

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

• An annual rate between $182,106 - $251,527 p.a.
• 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 Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL4I594381

Applications close: Sunday, 27 October 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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• GL4I594381 - SMO Rural Gen or Prov Fellow (PDF, 353KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants