Great care starts with great people. An opportunity exists to join the Specialist Rheumatology team to deliver a new, high-quality outpatient service. Are you the right fit?

The Senior Medical Officer works to provide quality medical care whilst working semi-autonomously in an outreach clinic to deliver exceptional patient care to general rheumatology patients.

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Job details

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 and many more. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. A new Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services. The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation.

About the role:

The successful candidate will join a specialist rheumatology team and help to deliver a new, high-quality outpatient service within their scope of clinical practice granted by the Credentialing Committee in the Rockhampton Hospital and Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) facilities in which they perform this work.

Provide high quality medical care under the supervision and guidance of the consultant medical staff.

Work in a semi-autonomous role in an outreach outpatient clinic to deliver high quality care to general rheumatology patients.

About you:

• 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:

Total remuneration value of up to $75,340 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $84.71 - $97.84 p.h.
• 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) RK4F569947

Applications close: Thursday, 11 July 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  RK4F569947 - Senior Medical Officer (Interest Rheumatology) (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description