General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) - Preadmission Clinic

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Redcliffe; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Higher employer superannuation up to 9

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) for the Preadmission Clinic at Redcliffe Hospital. You will assess and optimise perioperative care, working within a multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for elective and acute procedures.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care and timely management planning. Applicants should have an interest in perioperative medicine and collaborate with surgical and anaesthetic teams to enhance safety and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preadmission assessments and perioperative optimisation reviews for patients awaiting procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to identify risks and coordinate investigations.
• Provide specialist perioperative advice to referring General Practitioners and develop care plans.
• Communicate complex information and perioperative risks to patients and families with cultural sensitivity.
• Prepare clinical correspondence, maintain records and support governance initiatives.

Job description

General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) - Preadmission Clinic

The General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) – Preadmission Clinic provides comprehensive perioperative assessment, optimisation and education services for patients at Redcliffe Hospital. Working within a multidisciplinary team and an approved scope of practice, the role delivers high-quality care across elective and acute orthopaedic outpatient clinics, supporting patients through the preoperative journey and ensuring they are appropriately prepared for surgery and procedural interventions.

The successful candidate will have a strong interest in perioperative patient management, particularly in the assessment and optimisation of chronic disease within the surgical environment. Working collaboratively with surgical, anaesthetic and primary care teams, the role contributes to safe, patient-centred care through clinical assessment, risk identification, care coordination and the development of comprehensive management plans.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Conduct comprehensive preadmission assessments and perioperative optimisation reviews for patients awaiting surgical and endoscopy procedures.
• Collaborate closely with surgical, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to identify clinical risks, coordinate investigations and support optimal perioperative outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice to referring General Practitioners and develop management plans that support continuity of care before and after specialist assessment.
• Communicate complex clinical information, treatment options and perioperative risks to patients and families in a culturally sensitive and patient-focused manner.
• Prepare clinical correspondence, maintain accurate patient records and contribute to quality, safety and clinical governance initiatives across the service.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.