The Somerset Medical Centre is a purpose built facility which commenced operations in 1962. Alterations and refurbishment, including an on site pharmacy, was undertaken in 1983 to accommodate the increase in patient numbers.The practice is fully computerised and accredited. We currently have three full time General Practitioners who are supported by Practice Nurses, an Office Manager, a Practice Manager and reception staff. In response to patient demand we are seeking a full-time GP to join the team.
The Somerset Medical Centre at a glance:
AGPAL accredited
Fully computerised (with Medical Director and Pracsoft)
Is located in a purpose built facility
Has five consulting rooms
Has two well equipped procedure rooms
Has a mix of private and bulk billing
Has ready access to pathology and imaging services
Has ready access to a comprehensive range of specialist services including those based at the nearby North West Regional Hospital
In addition to the usual GP services we are able to offer:
Home visits
ECG
Diving medicals
Driving medicals
Pre-employment medicals
General vaccinations
Allergy tests
Blood sugar tests
Minor operations
Family planning
Pap smears
Pregnancy tests
Spirometry
Tympanometry
Acupuncture
Travel medicine advice and vaccinations
Liquid nitrogen freezing therapy for sun spots and warts
Skin checks
Mole removal
Our practice hours are: Monday to Friday 8-30 am - 6-30 pm Saturday 9-00 am -12-00 noon and 6-00- 7-00 pm Sunday 10-00 am 12 noon
About the position
GP Assistant sought
Full- time (9 sessions per week)
1 day off per month
Minor surgery carried out in house
When is the position available? The practice is seeking to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.
About our region Somerset is situated on the mouth of the Cam River on the North West coast of Tasmania. Somerset is part of the Waratah /Wynyard municipality. Somerset and Wynyard are the main residential and service towns for the area. The district contains a diversity of landscapes from coastal, through farmland to hinterland rainforest.
About our community Somerset has the choice of two primary schools and easy access to other primary and high schools at nearby Burnie. A good range of secondary and further education opportunities are also available in Burnie. There is a variety of retail outlets, coffee shops and restaurants available in Somerset and nearby townships.
About our regional climate The area offers a cool temperate maritime climate.
About our lifestyle Living and working in the Waratah-Wynyard area offers many advantages not available in major population centres of mainland Australia. The area offers the lifestyle for which Tasmania is famous; a temperate climate, clean air, water and food. There is plenty of opportunity to participate in sport or recreational, artistic or cultural activities in the area. A drive around Table Cape in September/October will reveal hectares of tulips in flower. November is the month to visit Rocky Cape for a native orchid display, while in December the apiarists take their bees south to the leatherwood flowers.The walking tracks along the banks of the Inglis River provide hours of enjoyable walking, while further inland walking trails are to be found in the Hellyer Gorge and Waratah.There are plenty of opportunities for safe beach swimming in the area, including Sisters Beach, Somerset, East Wynyard and Boat Harbour Beach.
About our places of worship - Anglican Church - Baptist Church - Burnie - Burnie Christian Centre - Burnie - Catholic Church - Burnie - Gospel Hall - Burnie - Lutheran Church - Burnie - Romane Park Church - Burnie - Salvation Army - Burnie - Uniting Church - Burnie
