We are seeking a Consultant in Gastroenterology & General Medicine to join a friendly team in sunny Rockhampton, Central Queensland - a major regional city located very close to the Capricorn Coast and beautiful white sandy beaches.
This is the laidback lifestyle at its best.
- Fantastic family living in subtropical Queensland
- Be involved in service development
- 227-bed teaching Hospital and main hospital for the region
- Participate in the Gastroenterology and General Medicine on call
- Possession of endoscopic skills is advantageous
- Competitive package (circa AUD$320k to AUD$398k), dep on exp
- Just a 1 hour flight to Brisbane
In addition to your significant knowledge, skills and expertise in Gastroenterology and General Medicine, you will also have experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment; an interest in medical education and teaching, and in providing supervision and education to junior medical staff, medical students and other clinical staff. You will also take a proactive approach to maintaining your own professional development, and willingness to be involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
You should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist in Gastroenterology and General Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or alternatively have a specialist qualification deemed to be equivalent to the FRACP.
Please note that depending on your personal background and experience, you may be required to fulfil English language requirements.
The Hospital
The 227-bed Hospital provides services to a local population of 65,000 (regional catchment area is approx. 225,000) and also supports smaller satellite hospitals within its catchment area. It is the main hospital for the region. Specialist Medical Services offered include: General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.
The Hospital provides training for Medical Students participating in University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School, and has links with the Central Queensland University for Nursing and Health Studies.
The Location
Rockhampton is known as the “beef capital of Australia” – a nod to the cattle industry, which plays an important part in the local and national economy. The town’s colonial history can be seen in its palm tree-lined streets and grand old heritage buildings, which hark back to its Gold Rush days – some of which have been lovingly restored to give the city a real ‘aussie’ charm, creating a real sense of community.
The region offers a superb lifestyle and a healthy family environment with a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Real estate prices are affordable with a choice of town, coast or country living. Stroll along the river, drive out to the coast exploring the many beaches, discover Carnarvon National Park, or spend time enjoying the galleries and botanic gardens - the lifestyle is peaceful and serene here. You will have access to water sports, the best steak Queensland has to offer, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef for some fabulous deep sea diving.
Brisbane is just a short 1 hour flight from Rockhampton’s local airport.
More about the Rockhampton lifestyle
What Head Medical can do for you
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