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Turrbal and Jagera Country
Level 4, 348 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
(07) 3105 7800
Turrbal and Jagera Country
Level 4, 348 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Negotiable
JOB -10003081
Proposed Commencement Date: 17-05-2022
Salary: Not specified
Practice Information:
The Practice is an RACGP and ACRRM accredited teaching practice, located in the town of Ingham, North Queensland (RRMA5 classification, RA3), situated on the highway at the northern end of town. It is a purpose-built building and has been operating for 30 years. Currently, there are three (3) full time Doctors, and they are now looking to recruit a Podiatrist to assist with their increasing list of Diabetic patients. The practice principal is a college examiner for ACCRM and RACGP, a trainer for John Flynn and James Cook University and supervisor to Interns who rotate every 10 weeks from The Townsville Hospital. Dr Brett Scott holds Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and has much Paediatric and Emergency medicine experience. The practice offers audiometry, spirometry, skin checks and ECGs. They do a variety of health checks and medicals. Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology are on site, as well as Rural Medical Imaging who provide CT, USS and X-ray. The practice has visiting allied health services such as an audiologist, a dental prosthetist, a diabetes educator and visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon. Registered and enrolled nurses provide continuous medical officer support, as well as performing pap smears, asthma and diabetes education. The practice is a registered Q-fever and yellow fever vaccination centre, as well as providing the usual private and NHS vaccinations. Visits to patients at nursing homes are undertaken, and a good relationship exists with all three facilities in the area. As a practice, they have regular social evenings and family outings. Beachfront accommodation for the suitable applicant is available. This is genuine, caring practice, staffed by pleasant, motivated people, and they look forward welcoming the right candidate to the role.
Position Description:
Diabetic Foot care and general podiatry
After Hours Requirements: No
Qualifications & Experience:
Current AHPRA registration