Job Description
Are you an FY3+ Emergency Medicine Doctor looking for your next adventure? Where can you get a once-in-a-lifetime living and learning experience other than the Australian Outback? We are looking for several doctors in FY3+ grade who want to go on a 12-month adventure or move to Australia permanently. The hospital is based in Queensland and they will support you with registration, visa application and relocation.
The salary is competitive at $110,00 which is 10% higher than in other states in Australia. An additional $34,500 is paid in increments at 6, 9 and 12 months to doctors who stay for 1 year. Accommodation is provided for free, and your family are welcome to join you.
The interview deadline for this SHO Emergency Medicine job in Australia is the end of March 2023 - please apply today.
Where you’ll be working
This hospital is a remote hospital in the iconic Queensland (Australian) Outback. If you are an FY3+ Emergency Medicine doctor looking for a once-in-a-lifetime outback experience, this trust offers that combined with excellent work experience. You will be serving a population of approximately 45,000 in an area that is about the size of the United Kingdom. In terms of support, you are well supervised by staff specialists 24/7 covering emergency medicine, general medicine, general surgery, anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry. This is ideal for a doctor working within the emergency department as there will be support available for all cases that present themselves.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need
- Have completed FY1 and FY2 as a minimum
- NHS experience in Medicine or Emergency Medicine
- The ability to deliver honest, consistent and competent care.
- Good communication to develop trust with patients from a multicultural population
- A sense of adventure, moving to the outback may be culturally different to where you are used to however delivery of health services in remote environments offers excellent opportunities for new personal and professional experiences.
Living in Queensland
The Australian Outback is massive and not what most people visualise - it's more than just desert. There are various small towns situated along the coastline that need medical staff and other professionals. While the Outback may bring to mind images of small, isolated towns full of kangaroos and cows, rural areas in Australia are quite the opposite. Busy cities with all the modern amenities, such as airports, shopping centres, and sports venues, are common in the Outback. Working in these towns can be very affordable and offers new experiences and challenges to medical professionals, affording them the chance to expand their skillset and treat patients outside their speciality
The Outback provides unique opportunities to experience some of Australia's most breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, while also providing a great opportunity to provide medical care to rural and remote communities. Working in the Outback offers a chance to be part of a close-knit community and to develop strong relationships with patients who may have otherwise had limited access to medical care. The Outback also provides a range of interesting medical research opportunities and the potential to develop new medical treatments tailored to local conditions. The Outback can be an ideal place to raise a family, with clean air, peaceful surroundings, and excellent outdoor activities.
Exploring Australia
There is a small airport just 10 minutes from the hospital making it easier to explore on your days off, weekends and annual leave. Regular direct flights include Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns as well as several other regional centres.
✈️Brisbane – 2h 25m
✈️Townsville – 1h 35m
✈️Cairns -2h
Connecting flights are available to Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.
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If you would like to discuss this job in more detail, please apply now using the button in this advert. If you would prefer to speak to one of our specialists initially or review an in-detail job description or employee handbook, please email EmmaDooley@accident-emergency.co.uk
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The information in this job advert was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.