General Practitioner

Posted: 15/04/2025Closing Date: 12/05/2025Job Type: Permanent - Part TimeLocation: Penrith ClinicJob Category: Integrated Health Services, Medical OfficersPart time (12 hours per week) Tuesdays and alternate Thursdays Penrith / Metropolitan LocationSalary packaging availableProfessional support and development providedGeneral Practitioner (VR) position available at reproductive & sexual health NGO.
Minimum 12 hours per week.
State of the art facilities with comprehensive clinical supports and opportunities to build your procedural skills, provide professional education and participate in FIFO across Western NSW.Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.
As an independent not-for-profit organisation, we offer expert clinical care, information, and advice for everybody in every family as well as education and training and evidence-based research to support doctors, nurses, and other professionals.Develop and expand your skills in primary care reproductive and sexual health with opportunities to expand your procedural skills in contraceptive implant and IUD insertion/removal, colposcopy, vasectomy and surgical abortion.
Opportunities are available to provide medical education in both the clinical and classroom setting and to build your rural skills by participating in our FIFO services across Western NSW.
Leadership development is also available to build your medical leadership skills and progress your career.Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practiceAccess to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home payAccess to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leaveEngage in other organisational opportunitiesProfessional education - clinical supervision, lectures, webinars, community of practiceResearch - reproductive and sexual health research studies and publicationsInternational Development - capacity building of health care providers in the PacificLeadership - medical leadership and clinical governanceModern clinical facilitiesMultidisciplinary teamAINs available to assist with clinic procedures (IUD, vasectomy, colposcopy)Internal referral pathways to licensed day surgeryFully accredited against the National Safety & Quality Healthcare StandardsThe General Practitioner (VR) is responsible for the provision of high quality reproductive and sexual health clinical services to Family Planning Australia clients and is required to work effectively in a team environment.Base Full Time Salary: $183,535 - $203,563 (FTE salary is based on experience)Interested?Your application must include a:Resume (CV); andCover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.Contact Aries Reyes, Practice Manager - Metropolitan Clinics on for a confidential discussion.
Desired Skills and Experience Primary medical degree with current AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner (VR) or Specialist Sexual Health PhysicianFPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) - theory componentBroad based clinical experience with previous experience in reproductive and sexual healthSkills in LARC insertion (implant and/or IUD) or willingness to be trained in sameSkills in abortion provision (medical and/or surgical) or willingness to be trained in sameHigh level interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systemsMust have Australian working rightsFPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) - practical componentPrevious experience in clinical instruction and/or clinical researchAbility and willingness to participate in FIFO service delivery in Western NSWOther requirementsA Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement

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