Senior Medical Officer
On-siteChinchilla, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Provide efficient quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients at Chinchilla Hospital Western Cluster and the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, including 24-hour emergency department coverage on a rostered basis. Lead the multidisciplinary team by reviewing care processes, monitoring emerging issues, and facilitating education for medical students and allied health staff. Manage clinical governance by proactively addressing patient feedback, attending peer review audits, and reporting significant care concerns to the Medical Superintendent. Deliver evidence-based clinical care across Rural Generalist Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, or Emergency Medicine while maintaining accurate patient records and obtaining informed consent. Participate in annual performance planning, continuing professional development, and community health programs to support population health outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate
- Fellowship of either ACRRM Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or RACGP (FRACGP or FARGP)
- Advanced Skills in Anaesthetics or Diploma/Advanced Diploma is Obstetrics or equivalent or Rural Generalist Emergency Medicine
Desired Qualifications
- enrolment in a training program to these Fellowships (Advanced Registrar enrolled in the AGPT or RVTS or ACRRM Independent training programs)
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