Latrobe Family Medical Practice is seeking a GP to join our well established progressive practice. During 2007 our practice is relocating to new premises, giving us an increased number of consulting and treatment areas, as well as waiting room and car parking. The new location has lovely views across the wooded hillside, which has a beautiful walking track at its base. We currently have 6 GPs on the team including 4 Owner Associates. We are prepared to negotiate the number of sessions worked by the new GPs. The position offered is Part Time or Full Time employee, with view to becoming an associate, either as an owner or non-owner. Our practice is fully accredited with AGPAL and is committed to providing a full range of quality health care to the community. Our support staff are friendly, helpful and very dedicated. As our name suggests, the practice is family-focused.
Our mission is to provide the highest standard of patient care whilst incorporating a holistic approach towards diagnosis and management of illness. We are committed to promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention for all patients. We do not discriminate in the provision of excellent care and aim to treat all patients with dignity and respect.
The Latrobe Family Medical Practice aims to serve the community with integrity from an enjoyable workplace and provide an adequate financial reward to all staff.
Due to the increased demand for our services our practice has recently relocated to larger premises to accommodate the growth in our in our patient numbers and provide improved facilities to our staff and patients.
The Latrobe Family Medical Practice is a long established and valued health provider in the Tasmanian community. It has been in existence at 120 Gilbert Street, Latrobe for about 100 years, making it one of the oldest practices in Australia. Latrobe has a substantial historic settlement which is situated on the Mersey River and is surrounded by rich agricultural farms. Our team of dedicated Doctors and staff take great pride in providing quality health care to the local community. Some of our special interest areas are womens health, food intolerance, mental health, asthma, diabetes, paediatrics and Veterans Affiars.
GPs at our practice enjoy autonomous practice but also enjoy working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team including community health nurses and local allied health professionals. The Mersey Campus of North West Regional Hospital is situated at Latrobe.
Latrobe Family Medical Practice at a glance
AGPAL accredited
Supported by a dedicated team including 2 Practice Nurses (RNs), receptionists, Office Manager and Practice Manager
5 GP Consulting rooms and 1 nurse consulting room (at present, but we are relocating to new premises during 2007)
Autoclave for on-site sterilizing
Purpose built vaccine fridges
Fully computerised Medical Director and Pracsoft
Limited bulk billing
Weeknight and weekend after hours roster shared with two other practices
All after hours calls are triaged by GP Assist
Access to a comprehensive range of specialist services including those based at the Mersey Campus (Latrobe) and Burnie Campus of the North West Regional Hospital
Provides medical services to local nursing homes
Enjoys and excellent and personalized service from Community Health Services
Acess to local X-ray and imaging services at the Mersey Campus (Latrobe) of the North West Regional Hospital
Convenient access to pathology services, with specimens collected from the surgery twice daily
Play area for children
Provides supervised clinical experience for medical and nursing students
One of our doctors is a GP trainee.
In addition to general medical consultations, our practice offers the following services:
Diabetic Educator
ECG Testing
INR Testing
Cryotherapy
Spirometry
Audiometry
Wound Management
Aviation Medicals
Embraces preventative medicine including childhood immunization
Our GPs have a diverse range of skills and interests including the following:
After hours care service provision
Aged care through support of local nursing homes
Asthma management
Aviation medicals, food intolerances and allergies
Child health
Diabetic care
Enhanced Primary Care services
Mental health
Palliative care
Paediatric medicine
Womens health
Surgery hours (appointments required, except for emergencies)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 8.30am - 8.00pm
Friday 8.00am- 5.30pm (Answering machine is turned off at 8:30am)
About our patients
As the oldest ongoing family medical practice in Tasmania we see many people whose family members have been patients for several generations. Many of our GPs have a following of patients from previous practices. The practice services a large rural area and the local township.
About the Position
The GP position offered is for a Part Time or Full Time employee, with view to becoming an associate, either as an owner or non-owner. Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to rural general practice. Our practice has signed a formal agreement with General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) in order to provide clinical supervision and assistance for trainee GPs who join our practice.
GPs at our practice enjoy autonomous practice but also enjoy working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team including community health nurses and local allied health professionals. The Mersey Campus of North West Regional Hospital is situated at Latrobe.
The Position in Summary
Full Time or Part time GP, with view to becoming an associate, either as an owner or non-owner
VR preferred
After hours service provision shared roster for on call and weekend sessions at the surgery (the number of call-outs is minimal due to GP Assist phone triaging service)
Suitably skilled to provide a range of clinical services including consulting, minor surgery and counselling
An understanding of the Medical Director program is an advantage
All GPs are involved with providing supervised clinical experience for medical and nursing students
When is the Position Available?
The position is available immediately
About our patients
As the oldest ongoing family medical practice in Tasmania we see many people whose family members have been patients for several generations. Many of our GPs have a following of patients from previous practices. The practice services a large rural area and the local township.
About our local GP Division North West Tasmania Division of General Practice is the GP Division supporting practices in our region. Latrobe Family Medical Practice and its GPs participate in the quality continuing professional development and peer support provided through the Division.
About our Region
Latrobe municipality has a diversity of facilities for pleasure and adventure activities. Latrobe was proclaimed a historic town in 1988 and has over 80 properties which are registered with the National Trust. Latrobe is home to the Courthouse Museum which holds an extensive photographic display including an historical record on sport, businesses, local identities, recorded and classified residences, machines and equipment displays. Nearby Port Sorell, Shearwater and Hawley offer clean beaches, native reserves, a national park, fishing, water sports and a lifestyle to suit all ages.
Our rural area covers Wesley Vale, Sassafras, Moriarty and several other small areas, which boasts some of the most productive soil in the nation.
About our Community There is child care and after school care programs available in Latrobe. A full range of educational facilities are available in the Latrobe Municipality including, Kindergarten, Primary School, High School, several Secondary Colleges and the University of Tasmania has campuses at Burnie and Devonport.
About our Local Economy A full range of retail outlets and other services is available in Latrobe with a greater range on offer in other nearby towns. ANZ Bank and Commonwealth Bank of Australia operate in Latrobe.
About our Lifestyle
A range of recreational pursuits are available in and around Latrobe with lakes, rivers, beaches, forests, wildlife, farmland and historic sites in close proximity.
Many sports are played in the area with a large number of recreational clubs in operation
It is easy to connect with the rest of the world with the Devonport Airport only 15 minutes away with daily flights to Tullarmarine International Airport in Melbourne.
Devonport is home to the passenger ships Spirits of Tasmania 1, 2 & 3 that sail to Melbourne and Sydney.
About our places of worship
The following places of worship are available in Latrobe:-
-Anglican Church of Australia
-Assemblies of God
-Baptist Church
-Bible College of Tasmania
-Catholic Church
-Geneva Fellowship Inc
-Uniting church in Australia
