The Patrick Street Clinic in Ulverstone is an accredited general medical family practice requiring the services of an additional General Practitioner/s. The emphasis at our practice is on quality of care for our patients and lifestyle for our staff. We currently have four full-time male GPs, four part-time female GPs and 2 full-time GP Registrars.
We share after hours service with another local practice to minimize on call duties and use GP Assist for initial telephone triage.
Patrick Street Clinic is a rural group practice in the north-west Tasmanian coastal town of Ulverstone. The practice is centrally located in the township in a converted residence which has recently been extended and renovated. The practice was established by two GPs over 40 years ago and has expanded over the years.
We are establishing a clinic in the small seaside town of Penguin which will be an additional service to the one offered at our Clinic in Ulverstone.
Our partner population is stable and we are seeking a GP/s to join the practice as a partner if desired or as an assistant.
As part of the practice philosophy we have a commitment to work with students, John Flynn Scholars and GP Registrars.
Has ready access to specialist medical services at the nearby North West Regional Hospital
Supports three local nursing homes
Has a commitment to health promotion and illness prevention
Four times daily pathology collection
On-line pathology and x-ray results
Provides health assessments & care plans
Provides diabetes and asthma clinics
Other services include:
minor surgery
blood tests
cardiographs
trauma care
cryotherapy
obstetric care
employment medicals
lung function tests
tympanometry
family planning
vaccinations & immunizations
About the position
All GPs at the practice share the ethos of providing quality care for our patients and caring for our own wellbeing. GPs receive a minimum of 6 weeks annual leave with the option of an additional 6 weeks over a four year period. It is expected that the successful applicant will work between the Ulverstone and Penguin clinics.
It is anticipated that applicants will be:-
Vocationally registered
Willing to work as part of a caring and committed team
Able to appreciate the benefits of living and working in a regional setting located in a beautiful part of Tasmania
When is position available?
The vacancy is current and we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.
About our patients We have a loyal practice population who are drawn from the Ulverstone community and surrounding towns and district. We also provide support to three local nursing homes in the area.
About our service delivery partners
We have a positive and co-operative relationship with the other GP practices in the area and have regular education and peer review meetings with this practice.
We also:
Liaise closely with the local community health centre and staff based in Ulverstone.
Have an ambulance service base in Ulverstone
Are in close proximity to Burnie Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital
Have access to specialists at local hospitals
Utilise online pathology and x-ray services
About our local GP Division
North West Tasmania Division of General Practice supports practices in our region
About our region
Situated on the northern coast of Tasmania, Ulverstone is the urban centre for the Central Coast Council. Tasmania's central coast is home to some 21,000 people centred around the municipal areas two largest towns of Ulverstone and Penguin.
Explorers from the Van Diemans land Company first surveyed the area in the 1820s. At that time, the area was densely wooded and it was this that attracted the first settlers. Timber splitters arrived in 1840 to work on the forests, and timber milling rapidly became one of Ulverstone's major industries. Agriculture developed on the rich basalt soils of the cleared land and it remains critical to the areas economy.
Agriculture and related value-adding industries are the principal contributors to the central coast's economy and they will remain a critical component of the future development of the region.
About our community
A choice of playgroup, childcare, primary and secondary schools are available in Ulverstone. The nearby cities of Devonport and Burnie offer a choice of College and further education opportunities.
An excellent choice of dining is available in Ulverstone in addition to a range of bakeries, cafes and take-away outlets. A full range of retail outlets serve the community. The following financial institutions are located in Ulverstone:
-ANZ Bank (including ATM)
-Commonwealth Bank (including ATM)
-Westpac Banking Corporation (including ATM)
-Bass and Equitable
-Bendigo Bank
About our regional climate
The Central Coast enjoys a maritime temperate mediterranean-style climate, which means that extreme weather conditions are very rare. In summer, the days are long and pleasantly warm and generally sunny.
About our lifestyle The Central Coast offers a quality of life that is second to none. The area provides excellent amenities for comfortable and satisfying living. Educational, cultural, sporting and recreational facilities are available locally and throughout the state.
Beaches are safe and spacious and large areas of parkland cater for passive recreation. Bushwalking, mountaineering, fishing, canoeing, etc, can be enjoyed in the hinterland and coastline and the Forth and Leven Rivers provide a suitable environment for water sports such as yachting, skiing and rowing.
Ulverstone is a popular summer destination, it is best known for beautiful memorial parklands, great beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and free parking! It offers an ideal setting for a picnic or barbecue next to the river or main beach.
For those who like to relax by getting back to nature, Central Coat has some outstanding natural attractions, including Gunns Plains Caves and Leven Canyon. The Dial Range offers a mecca of walking experiences and is the start of the Penguin Cradle Trail which links with the world-famous Overland Track in the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. From farm parks to Sunday train rides, there's plenty to do and see.
