ConsultantSpecialist Emergency Medicine

The Role:
Seeking EMERGENCY MEDICINE - Senior Medical Officer/Senior Medical Officer Advanced Credentialed Practice/Specialist Emergency Medicine….

FACEM, FRACGP + FARGP, FACRRM preferred.

If you are looking for the next career challenge and the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills and expertise in a regional setting, then this is the role for you. You will be financially rewarded, pro rata approximate remuneration package (based on full-time equivalent) up to $711,610 PLUS FREE ACCOMMODDATION and MORE………
 

• Competitive salary includes rural/remote allowance and salary loadings including an Emergency Department Allowance
• Enjoy a lifestyle change that offers a pleasant rural community which provides an enjoyable lifestyle ideal for families with younger children.
• Flexible rosters can be provided that allow for part time positions, position sharing and fly in fly out.
• The position requires the incumbent to be rostered outside of “ordinary hours”, typically working 10 hours shifts on an8 on 6 off fortnightly roster. Part time roles are negotiable.
• FREE accommodation and tax savings through salary packaging options.
• Eligible Health Workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. (PDF)
• Eligible Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares.

This is your opportunity to work in Emergency Medicine as Senior Medical Officer or Consultant, providing Emergency Care to patients and telehealth support and advice for the remote locations of the service.

Emergency Department is a well-equipped rural ED accredited with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) for training in Emergency Medicine and with the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) for Advanced Skills and Rural and Remote training.
 
You will be:

• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.
• Experience in education and training of medical staff and/or medical students.
• High level of communication skills in clinical practice and corporate functions.
• Commitment to improving standards and quality of health care and patient safety within the hospital and community.
• Demonstrated ability to organise work and work without supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain up to date knowledge and skills.

The Hospital:
The Hospital and Health Service covers an area of over 300,000 square kilometres and services the rural and remote communities, it has developed into the major referral hospital for the region, with smaller satellite hospitals. You will experience working in a Hospital Service that has undergone a huge redevelopment!!
 
Location:
Affectionately known as the 'oasis of the outback', it is a gleaming mirage on the horizon for travellers from all directions. A melting pot of culture and industry, home to the world's third largest rodeo.
 
It's grown from strength to strength over the years, it has ample places to fish, camp or relax and enjoy an outback sunset. The rugged terrain is a four-wheel-driver's haven, and visitors can explore the region just as the pioneers of the region did many years ago.
 
It is also home to one of Queensland's largest Royal Flying Doctors bases.
 
Skills/Qualifications:

• FACEM, FRACGP, FARGP, FACRRM preferred.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Possession of accredited / advanced skills in Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, O&G, Remote Medicine or A&TSI Health.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks Annual Recreational Leave accumulation with additional 17.5% loading when taken
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 35%-50% base annual salary
• Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Inaccessibility allowance of $17,250 p.a.
• Emergency Department specialist allowance (dependent upon level of appointment) of 25% base annual salary

Other employment benefits may include:

• Penalty payments (depending on roster, overtime, and on-transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply)
• FREE ACCOMMODATION
• Sick leave accrual
• Salary sacrificing options
• Access to corporate discounts

How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at
For more information about this and other opportunities, please call Nicki on:0.