City Medical Centre is seeking a full-time GP to join our well established modern practice in Devonport. Our practice offers an efficient and extensive range of medical services. The position is offered as an Assistant. We are a private billing practice. In addition to general practitioner services we offer a range of other patient services at the centre. Our philosophy is to practice high quality medical care in a pleasant, relaxed team environment. We provide generous time off to explore the most beautiful state in Australia.
The City Medical Centre is located at 8 Wenvoe Street in Devonport. The practice is a purpose built facility and opened in June 2002 after more than two years of planning. It is the result of the joint amalgamation of two practices in Oldaker Street. The outcome is a bigger, more modern, well-equipped and well-appointed medical centre with a range of medical services.
As a teaching practice we are committed to working with and supporting medical student placements on a regular basis from the University of Tasmania Medical School. We also teach registrars in General Practice.
The practice has a team of friendly staff who are dedicated to providing high quality care to the community. We currently have 13 GPs who are supported by Business and Practice Managers, Reception Staff and Practice Nurses. In addition to general practitioner services we offer physiotherapist, podiatrist, acupuncturist, osteopath, audiology and occupational health services.
The City Medical Centre at a glance:
AGPAL accredited
Fully computerised (Medical Director)
Purpose-built facility opened in 2002
Modern and well-appointed
Has well-equipped procedure rooms
Registered Nurse support
Has private billing
Has ready access to X-ray and Imaging services
Has ready access to pathology services
Has ready access to a comprehensive range of specialist services including those based at the Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe
Offers appointments Monday to Friday
Opening hours of the practice are:
-Monday Thursday: 8-30am- 6-30pm
-Friday: 8-30am- 5-30pm
-Saturday: 9-00am- 11-30am
-Sunday mornings when on call
The practice provides a full range of clinical services including consulting, minor surgery and counselling
All GPs at the Practice participate in the after hours roster
All GPs at the Practice support local nursing homes
Experience with Medical Director software or equivalent is desirable
GPs at the practice are actively involved in supporting medical student placements
GPs at the practice maintain a range of clinical interests
When is the position available? The practice is seeking to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.
About our patients
The practice draws patients from across the Devonport community. We conduct medical assessments for a number of businesses and industries in the surrounding community.
About our region Devonport is a major Tasmanian city situated on the banks of the Mersey River on North Coast. A vibrant, tourist orientated seaport city Devonport is home port to the Bass Strait passenger service Spirit of Tasmania 1, 2 & 3. Devonport has a population of around 24,000. A modern airport, just 10 minutes from the City centre, connects us to the rest of Australia through Melbourne's Tullamarine International Airport.
Devonport is the business and retail centre for the rich rural producing lands of the surrounding Mersey Forth Region.
Devonport was formed in 1890 and took in the townships of Don, Melrose, Aberdeen and Spreyton. Devonport was declared a city by the Prince of Wales on April 21 1981.
About our community
There is plenty to discover in the region including, history, wildlife and wilderness, steam trains, galleries and much more. The city and surrounds have much to offer with cosmopolitan cuisine, and excellent shopping including specialist Tasmanian art and craft shops.
A variety of educational choices are offered from:
- Kindergarten
- Special schools
- Primary & infant schools
- High schools
- Secondary College
- Children and Youth Services
About our local economy The main industries for the region are tourism and agriculture. In the city, trading hours are Monday to Friday 9-00am 6-00pm, Sat 9-00am 2-00pm.
The following banking institutions are available in the city:
- ANZ Bank
- Commonwealth Bank
- National Bank
- Westpac Bank
- Bendigo Bank
About our lifestyle
The Devonport region in surrounded by a variety of charming towns, and historic buildings, beaches, forests and fertile farmland, and of course, friendly people. The city has an extensive range of restaurants and services available. Sporting, cultural and special interest groups are well catered for with:-
- Leisure Sport & Fitness Groups
- Business & Development Groups
- Service Clubs
- Social & Interest Groups
- Arts & Cultural Groups
About our places of worship
The following places of worship are located in Devonport:
- Anglican Church
- Assemblies of God
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
- Devonport Crusade Centre
- Church of Christ
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Devonport Community Church
