The Capricorn Coast Hospital, located in the coastal town of Yeppoon, Central Queensland, is seeking a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) to join its experienced team. Yeppoon, just 25 minutes from Rockhampton, is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and vibrant seaside communities, home to around 37,000 residents.

As an SMO, you’ll provide high-quality medical services, support the Clinical Director in managing clinical operations, and mentor Registrars, RMOs, and Medical Students. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver exceptional care while enjoying the stunning Capricorn Coast lifestyle.

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:

The Capricorn Coast Hospital is based in Yeppoon, a coastal town in Central Queensland, Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Twenty-five minutes from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres from north to south, in which approximately 37,000 people live.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) provides high quality medical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service. This is your chance to join a welcoming, energetic and experienced team providing great care to the beautiful Capricorn Coast.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current ALS Certification. Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• High level of clinical knowledge, proficiency and skills extending across the broad range of medical practice relevant to a medium size rural hospital and an ability to prepare comprehensive and concise documentation of all clinical observations, opinions, diagnoses, other data, and procedures undertaken.
• High level of skill in trauma management, general and emergency medicine.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $458,662 p.a. is comprised of:

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

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• 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) RK4K607385

Applications close: Sunday, 22 December 2024

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK4K607385 -Senior Medical Officer Rural Generalist (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit