GP Geelong - take over from retiring GP - $10k relo

This practice in Geelong as been established for over 40 years and has 2 GPs retiring. They are currently turning away patients and need 2 new GPs to join the team

There are 13 GPs at the surgery, and the Practice Manager has been with them for over 10, also long term admin and nursing staff.  They are highly regarded in the area, well established with a good reputation, modern facilities and experienced GPs.  Control over your days of work, holidays, billing.  Minimal on call requirements.  Supportive, social, friendly place to work.

• Private billing, mixed or bulk, your choice! (current doctors are predominately private)
• 65% billing
• $10k relocation
• Flexibility re hours

Opening hours 8.30am-6.30pm weekdays + Saturday morning 9am-12noon

Saturday morning on a roster system currently once every 11 weeks; Saturday morning is for emergencies booked on the day or the Dr may pre-book some spots if they choose.

A deputising service covers after hours between 6.30pm-8.00am weekdays, after 12 on Saturdays and all-day public holidays.

1 treatment room with 3 working areas - (2 treatment beds, 1 seated area), 9 Consulting rooms

Teaching practice with 4 supervisors taking care of Registrars in various stages of their 2 years of training, local university medical students and nursing students.

Team is a mix of experienced and newer GPs, admin and nurses - a great combination of wisdom and new knowledge! Nursing team provides assistance in the treatment room and with management plans for chronic disease and health assessments. They have been a teaching practice for many years and will offer orientation tailored to your needs.

On site : 3 x Dietitians (areas of expertise include Diabetes, Eating Disorders and Mental health / gut related issues); Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist and Podiatrist.

Building renovated to accommodate medical centre and has onsite allied health professionals, a gym and a pathology collection site.  It is modern, spacious and air-conditioned. Patient car park at the rear of the building.  Upstairs has several meeting rooms and an outdoor balcony area.

East Geelong is experiencing growth with many young families moving into the area.

Orientation to the local area and the practice.  Dedicated time to assist with learning the clinical software, how to bill, who to refer to.  An insight into how  treatment runs and how our nurses assist doctors.  Practical tips on using the computer, the phones and emergency procedures.

Annual CPR and mock emergency.  Local networking groups. Shortcuts and tips!

The location

Geelong is a port city located on Corio Bay and the Barwon River, 75 kilometres south-west Melbourne - its an hours drive to get to the city centre. It is the second most populated city in Victoria and the fifth most populated non-capital city in Australia. It's also known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and has an estimated population of approximately 175,000 people.

The Medical Centre is part of a charming neighbourhood of character homes and tree-lined streets. The shopping precinct offers a choice of cafes, grocers and boutique shops. Almost half of the suburb is home to the expansive grounds of Eastern Park, which incorporates the Geelong Botanical Gardens and East Geelong Golf Club.  The medical centre is approx. 3 minutes’ drive to the Geelong city centre and a short walk to the local hospital.

In the area there are a wide range of schools available, including both public and private options. Public secondary schools include Geelong High School, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, Newcomb Secondary College, and North Geelong Secondary College. Private schools include Christian College Geelong, Kardinia International College, and The Geelong College. Several primary schools, such as Geelong East Primary School and St Margaret's School, are also located in the area.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.

Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.