• Location: Glenlyon Road, Brunswick
• Permanent - Part Time or Full Time - Negotiable.
• Must have current AHPRA registration with FRACGP or its equivalent.

* An exciting opportunity exists for an appropriately qualified General Practitioner to join a team of highly skilled and dedicated Team; the Brunswick Community Medical Centre is part of Merri Health.

* We are proud of our collaborative and integrative workplace and the care that we are able to provide members of the community. A successful candidate would share our values of service, teamwork, and the provision of non-discriminatory, person-centred care.

Your new role

• The medical centre, centrally located in Brunswick, is well supported by Merri Health and fully accredited with the RACGP.
• Applicants must have current AHPRA registration with FRACGP or its equivalent. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil all Merri Health credentialing requirements before commencing in the position.
• This role is responsible for providing the best health care outcomes for all patients in the general practice context, by providing high quality, best practice, evidence based clinical services.
• This role will be responsive to the financial imperatives of general practice, including informing reception staff re appropriate billing/item numbers for services provided.
• This role will efficiently utilise the operational resources of the clinic within agreed targets.
• This role will be based at Merri Health’s Brunswick site and will provide general practice support to the Brunswick Community Medical Centre.
• This role reports to the Manager, BCMC GP Clinic, and receives clinical guidance by the Clinical Lead, BCMC GP Clinic.

As a GP, you will:

Service Delivery:

• Provide quality service in accordance with clinic model of general practice / primary health care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all documentation requirements of the health service and relevant government departments.
• Adhere to all aspects of confidentiality regarding patients, staff, and personal documentation.
• Takes responsibility for their own clinical handover and receives handover from other GP’s as needed and/or directed by the Practice Manager and Clinical Lead.
• Actively support patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.

Quality and Service Improvement:

• In collaboration with the Practice Manager and Clinical Lead identify opportunities to further strengthen sustainability of the medical services.
• Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.
• Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover.
• All care provided, and correspondence is documented in the patient medical record as per Merri Health / practice policy.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records to a high standard.
• Successful outcomes are generated from service improvement programs.

Professional Development:

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence, best practice and improving performance delivery of high-quality general practice care to all patients.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and technical skills by keeping up to date with new developments and relevant trends.
• Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills.
• Demonstrate the application of RACGP Accreditation Standards for General Practices throughout all aspects of performance.

Continuum of Care:

• Ensure that approaches to common and serious conditions are consistent with contemporary practice; that is clinical practice, based on the best available evidence.
• Ensure that patient care may be continued by another General Practitioner at the clinic if required.

Communication Skills:

• Deliver information in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences, including patients, families, carers, support staff, management, other medical practitioners, allied health practitioners, and other key stakeholders.
• Engage in regular communication with key stakeholders.

What You’ll need to succeed

• MBBS.
• Vocationally Registered.
• Involvement in RACGP QA and CME.
• Post Graduate experience as a General Practitioner in private practice or community health.
• Proven ability to improve clinical outcomes based on best practice medicine and evidence-based research.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical governance frameworks and applicability to primary health services.
• Comprehensive understanding of Medicare requirements for General Practitioners.
• Commitment to Quality Improvement in all aspects of practice performance, including best health care outcomes / access and availability / financial targets.

What we offer

We offer a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which encourages you to bring your whole self to work. As the successful applicant you’ll be joining an organisation where you will be supported to grow, learn and develop your skills to reach your potential. You will also have access to generous salary packaging, purchase leave and flexible work arrangement options.

What you need to do now

Please start by reviewing the attached position description. Take a few minutes to learn more about us on our website, and if you have any questions or are ready to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Ivy Rangel via the "Apply Now" button.

We encourage you to apply soon as we will review applications as we receive them and might conduct interviews before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What else do I need to know

Preferred candidates will be subject to comprehensive reference and pre-employment background checking conducted by Merri Health prior to an offer of employment, including criminal record history check, NDIS worker screening and other employee screening and credential checks as determined by the position description.

All candidates must have the right to work in Australia. Merri Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and young people.

We encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to those from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQA+ community and those living with a disability to apply.