Role Westgate Medical Centre is seeking a GP with urgent care experience working 32-40 hours per week (hours agreed by negotiation) to commence the beginning of April 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. Must have an interest in both GP & Urgent Care. No after hours on call, weekend roster is 8 hrs/per month. Remuneration negotiable according to experience. Supervision provided for GP or Urgent Care trainees, clinic is both Cornerstone and Urgent Care Accredited.
Practice A GP is needed for a General Practice and Urgent Care Clinic (walk-in clinic) in Westgate. This is a large group practice which employs several overseas doctors, as well as New Zealand trained. The clinic holds both General Practice and Urgent Care accreditations and undergoes regular auditing for these. Doctors have their own regular patients and also see walk-in patients with acute illnesses and minor trauma. This requires their doctors to have an interest in both general practice and minor trauma. Clinic Hours are 8am -8pm 7 days a week and general practice bookings are at 15 minute intervals from 9am – 6pm. A full day is two 4 hour sessions separated by a one hour lunch break. Doctors will work agreed hours up to a maximum of 40 hours per week for a full-time position. There is no requirement for doctors to be on-call after hours.
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