General Practitioner- Doctors in Secondary Schools

Bendigo Community Health Services; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchasing leave

Study assistance

Training programs

Novated leasing

Clinical supervision and CPD

Job summary

Bendigo Community Health Services invites applications for a General Practitioner to provide health services to secondary school students and families at Crusoe College and St Arnaud College. The role operates one day per week per school during term, with a dedicated practice nurse and strong emphasis on adolescent health.

Based within our Paediatric and Early Years service area, you will join a supportive team, manage 27.2 hours per fortnight and enjoy good work-life balance under a fixed-term,

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent enabling AHPRA registration.
• FRACGP or equivalent specialist registration.
• Experience in medical assessment and clinical management.
• Interest in adolescent health.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Medical knowledge and skills.
• Commitment to equality and human rights in service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records confidentially.
• WWCC and Driver's Licence.
• Police check completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP services at two secondary schools (Crusoe College and St Arnaud College).
• Clinic one day per week at each school during term, with a dedicated practice nurse.
• Collaborate with school wellbeing teams and DiSS staff.
• Manage appointments with patient-focused care and efficient administration.

Skills

Adolescent health

Interpersonal communication

Independent working

Multidisciplinary team

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRACGP or equivalent specialist registration

Job description

General Practitioner- Doctors in Secondary Schools

27.2 hours per fortnight- Monday and Thursday

Fixed Term- 12 months

Wage Range $120-140 per hour

General Practitioner at a Secondary School - make a difference to young peoples' lives and experience great work life balance.

A unique General Practitioner role, this position works closely with our Doctors in Secondary Schools Community Health Nurse and school wellbeing teams to provide health services to secondary school students and their families at two secondary schools, Crusoe College and St Arnaud College. A rewarding position with great work life balance!

About The Position

Based within our Paediatric and Early Years service area the Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) is an established, innovative and effective program operating in a number of our local schools. This General Practitioner role provides GP services at two secondary schools, providing holistic GP care to students and families from those schools. In onsite purpose-built medical rooms, the GP and dedicated practice nurse provide a GP clinic one day per week at each school during the school term.

Working collaboratively with our experienced registered nurse, school wellbeing and administration team this position requires strong organisational, clinical and communication skills and a genuine interest in adolescent health and wellbeing. Highly valued and utilised, this role has a workload reflective of the patients need, with most appointments booked for 30 minutes and administration time each day.

The role is supported further by a broader team of DiSS staff servicing other schools in the area, access to work vehicle for travel, opportunity to take school holidays off and links with the Paediatric and Early Years team.

Wage dependent on qualifications and experience with a range of $120- 140 per hour and all other conditions as per the Medical Practitioners Award 2020.

Applications welcomed for one or both days.

About Bendigo Community Health Services

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing
• Clinical supervision and CPD relevant to your practice

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. MBBS or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2. Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or equivalent specialist registration.

3. Demonstrated appropriate level experience and skills in the medical assessment and clinical management of consumers.

4. Interest and demonstrated experience in adolescent health.

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with consumers, families and/or carers.

6. Provide evidence of ongoing professional development.

7. Demonstrate medical knowledge and skills.

8. Personal commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery.

9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

10. Ability to confidentially maintain accurate records in accordance with BCHS procedures.

11. A current employee Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence.

12. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check.

Desirable

1. High level skills in Microsoft Office and the use of medical practice and or other consumer management systems.

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.