General Practitioner (MO) | Reproductive & Sexual Health | Dubbo 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.

Your benefits

• Reproductive and sexual health focused scope of practice
• Access to salary packaging ($15,900pa) plus meal/entertainment ($2,650pa) increasing your fortnightly take home pay
• Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
• Professional support and development provided
• Travel to regional outreach locations

Values

• All staff must fully support the FPA values
• FPA is a pro-choice organisation
• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia website

About you

You are a motivated Medical Officer seeking the perfect balance between a high standard of clinical care and the benefits of a regional lifestyle. You are a solutions-oriented, flexible, and adaptable individual who prides themself on their patient centred care, their ability to engage with diverse communities in a non-judgmental and empowering manner and your passion to contribute your skills to a values-based clinic and organisation

About the role

• Permanent part time (24 hours per week)
• Location: Dubbo NSW and Outreach across Western NSW

The 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.

They will maintain high clinical standards and professional medical practices across the organization in accordance with Family Planning Australia policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.  The role requires a high level of clinical reproductive and sexual health knowledge, skills and experience, excellent communication skills and sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

How to Apply
Please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kristy Seysener on kristys@fpnsw.org.au

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. 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.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed in the position description
(we will be reviewing applications regularly, and the advertisement may be closed early if the position is successfully recruited to).

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.

Selection Criteria
Essential

• Primary medical degree with current AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner (VR) or Specialist Sexual Health Physician
• Unrestricted Medicare provider number
• FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) – theory component
• Broad based clinical experience with previous experience in reproductive and sexual health 
• Skills in LARC insertion (implant and/or IUD) or willingness to be trained in same
• Skills in abortion provision (medical and/or surgical) or willingness to be trained in same
• High level interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilise electronic medical record systems
• Must have Australian working rights

Desirable

• FPAA Certificate in Reproductive and Sexual Health (or equivalent) – practical component
• Previous experience in clinical instruction and/or clinical research
• Ability and willingness to participate in FIFO service delivery in Western NSW

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check is/are required prior to commencement in this role
• Immunisation / vaccination requirements apply to this role