About the Job

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Fantastic management and clinical opportunity, giving you the chance to lead a vital service with outstanding salary and benefits package on offer.

  • Salary £220,722 to £261,763 per year  
  • Housing at a subsidised rental rate
  • Car provided
  • End of service gratuity 

The Role

An enthusiastic Senior Medical Officer (SMO) required to lead a team in the beautiful East Kimberley region of Western Australia, based in Kununurra. The East Kimberley SMO position is a combined clinical and administrative role responsible for administrative duties and supervision/support for other medical staff working in the Kununurra, Wyndham and Halls Creek hospitals. The SMO reports to the Operations Manager at Kununurra Hospital, working closely with each site’s Director of Nursing and liaises with the Kimberley Director of Medical Services on operational and strategic issues for the hospitals. Clinical duties will include involvement in the Emergency Department and/or GP Clinic at each hospital.

Appointment to this position is based on skills and experience with a minimum requirement of 12 years experience in general practice environment.

Experience in rural hospital settings desired. The Kimberley region has a high Aboriginal population as well as a large transient population, which impact the health services. Three quarters of attendance to hospitals with in the Kimberley are for semi-urgent and non-urgent. The leading cause of emergency attendance for Kimberley residents are skin related diseases and disorders; injuries; toxic or drug effects; ear, nose, throat respiratory system problems. This is a fixed term position with the opportunity to work flexible hours allowing time off for professional development and long holidays.

 

The Location

Halls Creek: the oasis of the Kimberley, sits on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert. The rugged terrain and many places of interest make this growing town attractive to those seeking a lifestyle change. Halls Creek is situated along the Great Northern Highway, in between Derby and Kununurra.

Kununurra is a thriving township in the Fitzroy River Valley 250km form Derby and within easy drives of beautiful gorges and waterfalls such as the famous Tunnel Creek and Windjana Gorge. It is on the doorstep to the rugged and spectacular Gibb River Road Kununurra Integrated Primary Health Care facility to provide a range of services to the catchment population.

Wyndham has climate with two distinct seasons. The ‘wet’ season usually occurs from about October to April when most of the annual rainfall occurs and maximum temperatures increase into the 40’s. The rest of the year is known as the ‘dry’ season that is typified by clear blue skies with day temperatures of low 30’s, relatively cool evenings and brilliant sunsets.

What Head Medical can do for you

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Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself

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