Summary
• Salary as per Department of Health Medical Practitioners (WA Country Health Service)
• AMA Industrial Agreement 2011:
• Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term.
• Consultant Yr. 1-6 $314,560 to $368,147*
• *includes base salary $193,961 – $247,548, Professional Development Allowance $26,295,
• An allowance in lieu of Private Practice $94,304.
• Rates effective 1st October 2012.
• In addition (in line with operational requirements), 9% employer contributed superannuation,
• access to salary packaging up to $17,000, on call shift penalties of up to $11,863, District allowance may apply, rental and travel subsidies may also apply, 6 weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata – inclusive of 4 weeks general, 1 weeks north west leave and 1 week on-call accrual), 2 weeks Professional Development Leave, and additional gratuity incentives for longer periods of service.

The Position
The Consultant General Surgeon is required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive clinical service to General Surgery patients of WA Country Health Service—Pilbara.
The successful applicant will promote patient quality and safety as well as providing leadership, training, supervision and education for Medical Interns, Registrars and Health Service Medical Practitioners as required in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Regional Medical Director.

The Location – Western Australia- Pilbara Region
which includes: Port Hedland a dynamic town provides for a variety of aquatic leisure activities including superb fishing. South Hedland offers a range of
community services including cultural, recreation and shopping facilities. Karratha is a modern town. Its size and central location make it the idea base for exploring Marble Bar set in a rugged landscape, the area boasts both natural beauty and historic charm. Newman sits on the edge of the Western Desert, the town is dominated by Mount Newman and there is plenty available for lovers of nature. Paraburdoo is a thriving fishing industry all set against a beautiful ancient landscape. Onslow is blessed by its proximity to the ocean, with sunrise and sunset beaches surrounding the town. Roebourne is a former gold rush town. Wickham has glorious sweeping views of the sunset, and pristine sandy beaches. Tom Price is the highest town above sea level in WA and s consequently named “Top Town in WA”

Essential Criteria
The successful applicant must be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia and will have demonstrated experience in general, obstetric, paediatric and emergency anaesthesia. Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent, at the date of commencement of duties. Demonstrated understanding of issues within a cross-cultural environment is essential. Experience in a remote or rural anaesthesia setting; transport and retrieval anaesthesia and High Dependency Unit is highly desirable for this role.
Service overview
Large Support Hospitals; Nickol Bay Hospital (Karratha), Hedland Health CampusHospital Services; Marble Bar Nursing Post, Newman Hospital, Nullagine Community Health Service, OnslowHospital, Paraburdoo Hospital, Roebourne Hospital, Tom Price Hospital, Wickham Health Centre.Aged Care Service; Karlarra House, Pilbara Community and Aged Care Services (PCACS).Community and Public Health Services; Ashburton Community Health Service, Newman Population Health, OnslowCommunity Health Service, Pilbara Population Health Unit, Port Hedland Community Health Centre, Roebourne Community Health, South Hedland Community Health Service, West Pilbara Community Health Service.Mental Health Services; Pilbara Mental Health and Drug ServiceHedland Health Campus; is the state-of-the-art Health Campus and is the regional hospital in Australia, replacing the 35 year old Port Headland hospital. The Health Campus brings together the majority of south health care hub for the Pilbara region.

The campus includes:
• 24 hour emergency department
• Dedicated wards for medical/surgical, obstetrics and paediatrics
• Day surgery plus an operating suite
• Medical imaging including x-ray, ultrasound and CT consultation facilities for primary health and mental health services
• Pathology and inpatient pharmacy
• Outpatients and allied health services such as child health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and home nursing
• Patient Assist Travel scheme service
• Visiting specialist services including cardiology, ear nose and throat, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, podiatry,
nephrology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology.

The Employer
We have a clear purpose and set of values at the WA Country Health Service. All of this is reflected in our strategic plan which is aimed at improving health service delivery to WA country communities. The WA Country Health Service is currently organised into seven regions to deliver quality healthcare to residents and visitors in country Western Australia. The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.

Summary
• Salary as per Department of Health Medical Practitioners (WA Country Health Service) AMA Industrial Agreement 2011: Full Time (80 hours per fortnight), Fixed Term Consultant, Year 1- 6 $330,230 – $383,817pa*
• *includes base salary $193,961- $247,548, professional development allowance $26,295, district allowance $15,670,
• an allowance in lieu of private practice billing $94,304. Rates effective 1st January 2013
• In addition, 9% employer contributed superannuation, access to salary packaging up to $19,000 pa, professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance, flexible leave arrangements, housing rental subsidy, access to motor vehicle and relocation assistance apply to this position. A gratuity payment equivalent to 12 weeks’ salary the first 3 years of continuous service and annual gratuity incentive payments thereafter.

The Position – The Consultant Anaesthetists will provide anaesthetist services, including pre-admission clinics, ward services and participation in emergency on call services. In this role the successful applicant will support the Pilbara region’s District Medical Officers Anaesthetists with respect to their professional development, ongoing credentialing and anaesthetic case management.

The Location – Western Australia Pilbara Region which includes: Port Hedland  a dynamic town provides for a variety of aquatic leisure activities including superb fishing. South Hedland offers a range of community services including cultural, recreation and shopping facilities. Karratha is a modern town. Its size and central location make it the idea base for exploring Marble Bar set in a rugged landscape, the area boasts both natural beauty and historic charm. Newman sits on the edge of the Western Desert, the town is dominated by Mount Newman and there is plenty available for lovers of nature. Paraburdoo is a thriving fishing industry all set against a beautiful ancient landscape. Onslow is blessed by its proximity to the ocean, with sunrise and sunset beaches surrounding the town. Roebourne is a former gold rush town. Wickham has glorious sweeping views of the sunset, and pristine sandy beaches. Tom Price is the highest town above sea level in WA and is consequently named “Top Town in WA”

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant must be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia and will have demonstrated experience in general, obstetric, paediatric and emergency anaesthesia. Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent, at the date of commencement of duties. Demonstrated understanding of issues within a cross-cultural environment is essential. Experience in a remote or rural anaesthesia setting; transport and retrieval anaesthesia and High Dependency Unit is highly desirable for this role.

Service overview

Large Support Hospitals; Nickol Bay Hospital (Karratha), Hedland Health Campus Hospital Services; Marble Bar Nursing Post, Newman Hospital, Nullagine Community Health Service, Onslow Hospital, Paraburdoo Hospital, Roebourne Hospital, Tom Price Hospital, Wickham Health Centre. Aged Care Service; Karlarra House, Pilbara Community and Aged Care Services (PCACS). Community and Public Health Services; Ashburton Community Health Service, Newman Population Health, Onslow Community Health Service, Pilbara Population Health Unit, Port Hedland Community Health Centre, Roebourne Community Health, South Hedland Community Health Service, West Pilbara Community Health Service.

Mental Health Services; Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service Hedland Health Campus; is the state-of-the-art Health Campus and is the regional hospital in Australia, replacing the 35 year old Port Headland hospital. The Health Campus brings together the majority of south health care hub for the Pilbara region.

The campus includes:

• 24 hour emergency department

• Dedicated wards for medical/surgical, obstetrics and paediatrics

• Day surgery plus an operating suite

• Medical imaging including x-ray, ultrasound and CT consultation facilities for primary health and mental health services

• Pathology and inpatient pharmacy

• Outpatients and allied health services such as child health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and home nursing

• Patient Assist Travel scheme service

• Visiting specialist services including cardiology, ear nose and throat, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, podiatry,

nephrology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology.

The Employer

We have a clear purpose and set of values at the WA Country Health Service. All of this is reflected in our strategic plan which is aimed at improving health service delivery to WA country communities. The WA Country Health Service is currently organised into seven regions to deliver quality healthcare to residents and visitors in country Western Australia. The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.

• Excellent billing potential in an established medical centre
• Recently renovated practice with onsite nursing support
• 4 day week option with a 1:3 VMO on call roster

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established GP practice, working in a recently renovated medical centre in Barham, Rural NSW.
THE PRACTICE
The centre is mixed billing and has the support of one Registered Nurse and one Enrolled Nurse, as well as weekly Occupational Therapy support.
THE HOSPITAL
There are 8 acute beds and 1 accident and emergency bed at the hospital. The nearest major referral hospital is Bendigo, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes away. Bendigo Hospital will send a retrieval team if required. Swan Hill Hospital is about 1 hour north and Echuca Hospital is about 1 hour south – both have orthopaedic and general surgeons on-call.

Position Requirements
Qualifications
To be eligible you must hold MRCGP plus CCT or MRCGP and JCTGP certificate or MICGP and have recent emergency experience

Clinical
The doctor will be proficient with common general practice conditions. The doctor will be familiar with indigenous health issues and be able to manage patients with increased rates of morbidity from vascular diseases, diabetes, alcohol use and related illnesses.
The doctor will, in their capacity as a VMO at a public hospital, be proficient with airway management and emergency care of critically unwell patients (i.e. have advanced life support skills).

The Town
Barham has an approximate population of 1,200 people, and with the neighboring town of Koondrook the population is approximately 3,000.

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• $350-$450K package (including house and car)
• Remote location –  2 hours’ drive from Dubbo
• 1:3 VMO On Call roster

 This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced GP/VMO to join our practice in Coonamble, NSW on a full time basis.

The Practice
Working alongside an experienced doctor who has been on site for over 5 years, you will be supported by an onsite Registered Nurse, Pathology and visiting Allied Health professionals.

The Hospital
The local hospital was opened in 2010 and has 20 Acute and 12 Long Stay beds. The nearest base hospital is in Dubbo.

Position requirements
Qualifications
To be eligible you must hold MRCGP plus CCT or MRCGP and JCTGP certificate or MICG and have recent emergency department skills
Clinical
- Proficient with common general practice conditions
- Able to manage patients with increased rates of morbidity from vascular diseases, diabetes, alcohol use and related illnesses.
The doctor will, in their capacity as a VMO at a public hospital, be proficient with airway management and emergency care of critically unwell patients (i.e. have advanced life support skills).

The Town
Coonamble is a town of about 3500 people on the Castlereagh River, 570 km north west of Sydney and 2 hours’ drive north of Dubbo. Bounded on one side by the Warrumbungle National Park, and on the other by the Western plains and Macquarie Marshes, Coonamble offers the perfect combination of a rich history and country living.

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Well established practice offering flexible working conditions and suits overseas trained doctors. Newcastle is the 6^th largest city in Australia, great schools university and beautiful beaches, lakes and river.

Doctor owners, benchmarking health outcomes and providing education – work with a cohesive team!

To be eligible for this General Practitioner role you must hold MRCGP plus CCT or MRCGP and JCTGP certificate or MICGP.

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.

Join the team in this pleasant, well-established clinic with a family culture. Full Time position in the great inland city of Wagga Wagga. Great opportunity to further develop skin interests!

Salary or billings options with accommodation and car! Either $160K neg with car and accommodation or 65% of billings!

To be eligible for this General Practitioner role you must hold MRCGP plus CCT or MRCGP and JCTGP certificate or MICGP

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.

Live and work in the heart of Cairns in this DWS position!  Modern well established practice, dealing with a variety of patients; tropical, dive medicals, travel and occupational medicine. available in a well established practice in the tropics of QLD

Excellent earnings, overseas doctors are welcome to apply to be eligible you must hold MRCGP plus CCT or MRCGP and JCTGP certificate or MICGP

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.

Our client is a small group practice in a great little Northland town. They are seeking a GP to join them in a permanent role. As a rural practice they deal with some emergencies, and some rural emergency training (eg PRIME) will be provided. A candidate with rural practice/emergency experience may have an advantage. The successful candidate will join a team of eight GPs working in the rural hospital/general practice and in outlying clinics at times.

A varied and interesting workload, with a competitive salary and housing provided! Start date negotiable, early 2014.

Situated great little Northland town, well positioned to explore the region, with its beautiful beaches, historic towns and amazing kauri forests. The lovely warm climate means that you and your family can enjoy an outdoors lifestyle year round – and what could be better than summer on a Northland beach? Enjoy the work/life balance away from the rat race and escape to the winterless north! This is a wonderful opportunity to take up a great rural lifestyle in a culturally rich and exceptionally beautiful part of New Zealand.

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Looking for a change of scene? Jump at this chance to experience a new and unique lifestyle!

The Chatham Islands, the most easterly region of New Zealand and first to see the sunrise, requires a GP keen to experience life on these remote islands, rich in culture and natural beauty.

You’ll need to have PRIME or ED skills, and will enjoy great support from Rural Nurse Specialists and from Hawke’s Bay DHB.

This is a 12 month locum with an excellent rate of NZ$1200 +GST per day! A relaxed pace of work too—work half days only! Clinics are either AM or PM with the remaining morning or afternoon and nights on-call, so you can get out and explore the island. You’d never get that on the ‘mainland’!

Flights to the Chatham Islands, accommodation and vehicle on the island provided.

It’s not often you get the chance to experience life the Chatham Islands! You will enjoy amazing fresh seafood (and you can catch it yourself!) and a different pace of life. The islands have a great community spirit, and there are lots of sports clubs, a yacht club, hunting competitions and much more. There is good schooling too—why not give your family a unique experience they’ll never forget!

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Join a friendly group practice in beautiful Hawke’s Bay – famed for its superb climate, beaches and wine region. Great working environment and excellent lifestyle!

Our client is a Maori Health Provider in the Hawke’s Bay offering GP and allied health care services to their majority Maori patient population. The practice currently has 6 GPs and is well supported by excellent nursing and administration staff and has a positive and friendly working atmosphere. They have Cornerstone accreditation and are also a teaching practice.

They are looking for a GP to join them in a permanent position in 2014.

Located in a welcoming city in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay, famed for its superb climate and internationally regarded wineries. The city boasts many cultural events including art trails, winery tours, many shows and theatre events. There are endless outdoor recreational activities too, with great hiking and walking, cycle trails, excellent golf courses, wildlife reserves to visit and so much more! Beautiful beaches are right on the doorstep, and many other exciting areas of the North Island are within easy visiting distance. Enjoy a wonderful lifestyle in the stunning Hawke’s Bay!

Call 0845 508 1491 or email overseas@holtdoctors.co.uk for more information.