An opportunity exists for 1-2 GPs to join a fully accredited, family-orientated practice in the vibrant rural community of Scottsdale located in North East Tasmania. The practice currently has 4 GPs working from the main surgery in Scottsdale with a branch surgery at the nearby seaside town of Bridport. Each doctor has one day off each week. The Practice is supported by a practice manager. A range of associated health services are offered at the district hospital about 1km from the surgery.
The Scottsdale Doctor's Surgery at a glance:
The practice is accredited
Fully computerised
Well equipped for minor procedures and diagnostic checks including, audiometry, ECG, liquid N2, oxygen, diathermy (hyprecator) and sonicaid.
Has four consulting rooms, an examination room, a treatment room and minor procedure theatre
The practice's policy is to bulk-bill all patients except Workers Compensation and MAIB patients, and those without current Medicare Cards. GPs' income is supplemented through procedural practice and VMO work at the District Hospital.
GPs from the Practice provide VMO-GP cover to the North-Eastern Soldiers Memorial Hospital (20 acute beds for general medicine, minor surgery, obstetrics and geriatrics)
The practice provides services to the local nursing home (located at the hospital)
House visits are done within a 10km radius of the Scottsdale-Bridport area.
Each doctor has one day off each week and works the after hours roster on a 1 in 4 basis.
All doctors have 2 or 3 regular sessions per week at our Bridport surgery.
X-ray facilities are available in normal hours by the full-time hospital radiographer. Other imaging including ultrasound, nuclear, CT and MRI scans are undertaken in Launceston
Pathology is generally undertaken at Launceston
The District is serviced by allied health and community nursing services
A comprehensive range of specialist services are available at Launceston (pop'n 85,000) including those offered by the Launceston General Hospital ( 1-hr drive away)
An ambulance service is based at the District Hospital
Normal consulting hours are 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 6pm daily with an appointments system in operation.
The Practice GPs currently have a clinical interest in:
-Obstetrics
-A & E
-Hospital operating
-Minor surgery
-EPC
-Asthma
-Mental health
About the position
The positions offered may be on a short or a long term basis. GPs may choose to work as employees or in a partnership arrangement.
The position in summary:
Employed GPs sought (but Principals would also be welcome)
Full-time positions are offered
GPs are expected to provide a comprehensive range of family-focussed GP services
All GPs participate in the after hours roster
The duty GP covers the weekend surgery (Sat, 9-11am)
Applicants with an interest in obstetrics would be highly regarded.
It is anticipated that the incoming doctor will provide VMO coverage at the District Hospital
When are the positions available? The practice is seeking to fill the vacancies as soon as possible.
About our local GP Division GP North is the GP Division supporting practices in our region.
About our region
Scottsdale has a population of around 2,000 and is part of the Dorset municipality in the far North-East of Tasmania.
Agriculture and forestry are the major industries and the Municipality is further sustained by light and service industries as well as commercial and residential development. Tourism plays an important role in the community. The region enjoys a lower level of unemployment than most other parts of the State.
Industries in the area include ship building at Bridport, the Defence Nutrition Research Centre and various timber and sawmilling enterprises.
Mining was a significant industry for the region in the early part of the century. Gold and tin were the main minerals mined and these operations saw a large influx of Chinese immigrants move into the far north east to work in the mines. The pioneers of yesteryear were very innovative, building substantial water races and private power stations.
About our community
The region is well service by a range of community services. Sports and recreation facilities are available in most towns in the region, offering a range of sports including golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, netball, football, cricket, hockey and squash. There is an active pony club at Scottsdale while water sports such as fishing, skiing and yachting are abundantly catered for.
Primary and Secondary schooling to year 10 is offered at Scottsdale. A daily bus service operates to Launceston from Bridport and Scottsdale for students to attend the various Launceston Colleges.
University courses are offered at the Launceston campus of the University of Tasmania.
About our regional environment
Residents of Dorset enjoy a superb natural environment with clean air and beautiful scenery, ranging from coastal beaches to patchwork farmlands and temperate rain forests on the surrounding hills and mountains. There are two main river catchments, these being the Brid/Forester and Ringarooma Rivers and within these catchments there are significant areas of fertile, volcanic soil.
About our lifestyle
The seaside village of Bridport situated on the beautiful shores of Anderson Bay, provides safe swimming and boating. Walking tracks, rock pools, boating facilities, caravan and camping park and many sporting clubs make Bridport a very attractive spot. Travel through the beautiful Ringarooma Valley and up to Tasmania's highest waterfall, through lush green valleys and into Tasmania's mining history. Mt William National Park provides an excellent example of a protected coastal environment.
Scottsdale has a good shopping centre with a number of major banks and a range of eating establishments..
About our places of worship
-Anglican Church
-Pentecostal Church
-Presbyterian Church
-Uniting Church
