General Practitioner
Job No:
61971
Location:
Bellingen, NSW
- Highly attractive remuneration package!
- Partnership opportunities for the right candidate!
- Beautiful location set midway between the coast and beautiful rainforests!
About Our Client
Our client is a Family Medical Practice with a unique approach to health and well-being. The doctors in this practice use a comprehensive integrated approach towards the prevention of disease, working with each patient to design individual treatment or management plans for their health.
About life in Bellingen
One of Australia's best-kept secrets, Bellingen boasts of natural beauty that provides near perfect weather and a dynamic, 'green' culture. As a location, it promises a relaxing retreat from the monotony of a busy city life. With pleasant weather conditions all year round, Bellingen is the perfect place to experience the unique splendour of Australia's natural environment.
Warm and mild even during the winter months, it is possible to enjoy bushwalking, cycling, camping and water sports all year round. Bellingen hosts one of Australia's largest regional markets boast a surplus of locally-grown produce and handmade crafts, and they attract visitors from all around NSW. Guests to the area can easily spend a whole day wandering around the markets, taking in the sights, smells and sounds, and live entertainment for all ages.
In terms of amenities and services, this lovely location has everything one could need including many choices for education, both public and private, an excellent community hospital and a number of community gardens where residents work together to raise a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops.
Within the Bellingen community are a number of writers, artists and musicians âimbuing the area with a dynamic creative energy. Filled with natural splendour and abuzz with food, music and culture, Bellingen is a true gem.
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a General Practitioner to join their team of GPs and Registered Nurses in the Mid North Coast region of NSW. Ideally you'll have been trained in Australia or the UK but GPs that are eligible to practice medicine without restrictions in Australia will also be considered. You must be able to work without supervision.
Your workload will be evenly split between private patients and bulk bill patients and you'll also have the opportunity to act as Visiting Medical Officer at the local hospital and visit local aged care facilities, offering you strong variety in the picturesque location. Your work as Visiting Medical Officer with the local, 48 bed community hospital with be undertaken on a 1 day on, 9 days off roster. The hospital provides acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation and also has a palliative care unit.
If you're looking for an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of life in a capital city, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a medical practice that is focused on providing holistic community care.
What’s in it for you?
As well as an attractive remuneration package, you'll have access to a fantastic team of practitioners and a collegiate atmosphere with regular practice meetings. Our client is also a Training Practice that regular takes on Registrars and Medical Students so you'll have the opportunity to train the next generation of General Practitioners!
What's more, if you're relocating from a metropolitan region, you may also be eligible to receive benefits from the General Practice Rural Incentive Program including a Relocation Grant and a Rural Retention Grant.
Additionally, the locality is a fantastic place to raise a family with excellent education options, a dynamic community lifestyle and a true 'community' feel where you'll feel welcome the moment you enter town.
Partnership opportunities may also be available for the right candidate which will further increase your earning potential!