General Practitioner | DUBBO

Dubbo Health Hub are offering the opportunity for Vocationally Registered General Practitioners who value teamwork and the provision of high quality, patient centred care to join our team. We have a range of opportunities for General Practitioners who are dedicated to a career in rural Australia. We would happily negotiate with the right candidate to develop options that support a work/life balance.

Benefits:

·        Flexible working hours and days

·        Rural lifestyle opportunity in the thriving heart of regional NSW

·        Private billing practice in MM3 location

·        Autonomy as an independent GP contractor

·        Competitive % of gross billings

·        Values-driven, locally-owned multidisciplinary family medical practice

·        Well supported practice team, including full time Practice Nurse

·        Multidisciplinary team, including Dietitian and Perinatal Psychologist on site

·        Extensive referral networks to local medical specialists, allied health, pathology and imaging services

·        Opportunities for mentoring and professional development

·        Strong commitment to teaching and training

·        Rare opportunity to be part of a new practice and play a role in shaping the future of general practice in the region

Dubbo Health Hub is a locally-owned multidisciplinary family medical practice, established in early 2023. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, patient-centred, compassionate, trauma-informed health care to the Dubbo community. Our owners have been long-term clinicians and residents of the Dubbo region and have a strong commitment to providing access to quality multi-disciplinary health care to the Central Western NSW community. We are AGPAL accredited and are an accredited RACGP registrar training site. We have a strong interest in teaching, regularly hosting medical students from The University of Sydney and other universities.

DHH is located in the heart of Dubbo, with easy access to other health services including imaging, pathology, allied health clinicians, specialist services, and Dubbo Base Hospital.  Our practice is also within easy walking distance to local cafes, gyms and the central business district.  

A major service centre for the surrounding agricultural industry, Dubbo is a thriving regional city of 50,000 people, located on the Macquarie River, servicing the western and far western NSW region.  This also places Dubbo as a central hub for the industries of Health, Aged Care, and Education. Dubbo has a regional airport with numerous direct daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and is also the home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Over the last 5 years, Dubbo has seen many people move to the region, with a greater diversity of cultures and backgrounds which is now reflected in the number of cuisines on offer and a large variety of multicultural events celebrated throughout the year.

Dubbo is famous for its’ Taronga Western Plains Zoo & Old Dubbo Gaol and there are also many other fabulous activities and places to visit in the region, including the Warrumbungle National Park, Mudgee & its beautiful wineries, historical Gulgong & its national park bushwalking, the Parkes Radio Telescope, Wellington Caves and Burrendong Dam. We have the Dubbo Regional Theatre that showcases numerous shows and performances from around the country. For those who enjoy sport, Dubbo has countless state of the art sporting facilities including athletics, swimming, soccer, netball, cycling, hockey & cricket.

Perhaps the most enticing aspect of Dubbo are the stunning river walks around the Macquarie River and its range of beautiful parks for the kids to play in. With its affordable market in housing that is all within a 5-15 min drive to any shops or schools, a home with a big backyard is within your reach

Key Responsibilities:

•   Delivery of comprehensive primary health care to patients of all ages, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventative care, and follow up, in keeping with best practice standards
• Provide management of chronic conditions in line with national guidelines and pathways
•  Record and maintain accurate, adequate and relevant patient records using the practice computerised medical records system
• Build strong doctor-patient relationships based on trust, empathy, and effective communication. Respect the cultural beliefs and needs of the patients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical practice with professional knowledge of the standards through continual medical education and personal professional development & Practicing medicine in a way that reflects the company’s values.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and continuing education activities, & working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintaining integrity in professional practice
• Develop and maintain relationships with all staff members

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registration as a medical practitioner with Medical Board (AHPRA)
• Vocational registration through fellowship with either RACGP or ACRRM
• Current Medical Indemnity
• Proven experience as a General Practitioner in a primary care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care and promoting health and wellbeing in the community.