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This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer to be part of the West Moreton Rural Health Service. In this role you will provide leadership of the multidisciplinary team to improve care by being a role model, reviewing and developing care process, monitoring emerging issues and leading changes.This is a Permanent part-time (40 hours per f/n) and works at Esk, Laidley, Gatton and BoonahThis advertisement is part of a rolling recruitment process; applications will be assessed as received.As a Senior Medical Officer working in one of our rural hospitals (Boonah, Esk Gatton and Laidley) a successful applicant will be required to practice as a skilled and competent senior rural generalist. This requires an applicant who can practice a high level of in-patient and emergency medicine, independently, with a broad scope of practice despite limited onsite investigations available. These positions will be based at one of the rural hospitals and the successful applicant will also be required to provide backfill at the other three rural hospitals when necessary.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Passion for providing excellent clinical care to their community as a Rural Medical Officer Experience in delivering quality care to inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department clients across a variety of acuity and care needs. Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of Safe and Quality focussed Patient centred care. Excellent communication and team work skills across a variety of settings including in an emergencyMandatory Requirements:Possession of Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) +/- FARGP or Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) will be highly regarded.West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community Follow this link 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)12.75 % employer contribution to superannuationFurther information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.KeywordPlease use * for wildcard searches.Search exact phraseCheck to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.LocationHold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple optionsOccupational groupHold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple optionsSalary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobsMinimumMaximumTotal Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positionsSmart Jobs and careers is scheduled to be offline for planned maintenance from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (AEST) on Saturday 3 May 2025.Inclusion and diversityWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr