GP - Beaconsfield Family Medical Centre

Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice

With a contemporary feel, this recently renovated practice is in the northern region of Tasmania offering General Practitioners an opportunity to provide services in the local Beaconsfield community. General Practitioners working in this facility are supported on-site by an experienced Practice Manager, along with a dedicated administrative and nursing team. There is a wide range of services offered such as chronic disease management, primary health care, preventative medicine, skin cancer medicine, iron infusions, and many more. Allied health on site to support the TCA and for better multidisciplinary approach in care of patients.

The Position

An exciting opportunity currently exists at this well-established, modern practice for a General Practitioner (GP) to join a friendly team of highly experienced colleagues on a full-time basis, helping to meet the growing patient demand. The practice offers a warm, welcoming, and family-oriented environment focused on personalised patient care. A broad range of services is provided, including general health care, men's, women's and children's health, immunisations, skin cancer checks and minor procedures, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, antenatal and postnatal care, and Indigenous health.

The Organisation

2024 RACGP Tasmanian General Practice of the Year Award.

Beaconsfield (Population: around 1500) is a former gold mining town near the Tamar River, in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia situated only 35 minutes from Launceston.

Accredited by AGPAL, Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice is a privately owned general practice and is the only general practice not only for Beaconsfield community but also for Beauty Point, Clarence Point, Kelso and up to Greens Beach communities. The team comprises six doctors, 2 full-time nurses, practice manager and two receptionists. There is a pathology collection centre on site, and allied health professionals (physiotherapist, podiatrist, and dietitian) attend regularly on a visiting basis.

Beaconsfield Family Medical Practice attracts patients from across the north-east region, with many new patients coming from Beauty Point, Clarence Point and beyond. There is a significant number of elderly patients.

The practice is open Monday to Friday, closed on weekends, and after-hours calls are triaged through the GP Assist service.

Medical software used is Best Practice and the practice operates a mixed billing model, with bulk billing offered to health care card holders, pensioners, and children under 16.

Skills and Experience Required

• Current AHPRA Specialist or General Registration
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills
• Vocationally Registered GP, or
  Non-VR GP currently on (or eligible for) an approved RACGP pathway such as PEP or FSP

What's on offer?

What’s on Offer

• Competitive billings: 70% for VR GPs and a competitive percentage for Non-VR GPs
• Choice of practice location – work at either our Launceston or Beaconsfield clinics, or split your time between both
• Modern, purpose-built facilities featuring well-equipped consulting rooms
• On-site allied health and pathology services at both centres
• Opportunities to develop special interests in areas such as skin cancer, women’s health, chronic disease management, and more
• Relocation support of up to $5,000 (for interstate moves or initial accommodation)
• Visa sponsorship available
• Flexible working hours and support for continuing professional development
• Eligible rural location for:
  • Rural incentive payments, and
  • The People Project Health Workforce Scholarship Program
• A comprehensive orientation program on arrival, coordinated by The People Project in partnership with the practice

Application Instructions

Pls email a copy of current CV to:

Practice Manager Darlene Lyall at admin@beacymed.com.au or call (03) 6383 1511

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