Careers A In this section C1 Careers DELIVERING A
MJ GREAT CAREER What does it take Career overview to make it as an obstetrician?
C2 REGISTRAR Q+A Dr William Milford, obstetrics and Delivering a gynaecology registrar C5 MEDICAL MENTOR great career Associate Professor John Svigos on delivering babies
C6 MONEY AND PRACTICE How to choose a practice manager
C8 ROAD LESS TRAVELLED Arab Spring medicine
For many obstetricians, it is the excitement of gynaecologists. “Unlike some bringing new life into the world that fi rst attracts other fi elds where the degree of subspecialisation is quite high, we them to the specialty. still have a fairly large generalist workforce and we aim to keep it that r Rupert Sherwood, president hands-on involvement, especially way, particularly in rural and regional of the Royal Australian and in complicated labour or caesarean Australia”, he says. DNew Zealand College of deliveries. Dr Sherwood, who practises in Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Hobart, says that obstetrics allows
(RANZCOG), says one of his favourite doctors to use an appealing mix of Dr Rupert Sherwood parts of his job is seeing the fi rst medical and surgical skills. ‘‘There are still many ultrasound images of a growing embryo. “I describe myself as an operating “After 25–26 years [as an situations where nature physician. [The specialty suits] people obstetrician–gynaecologist], I still get who don’t want to do the technical ‘‘I still get a buzz a buzz when I see that fi rst ultrasound is not a good midwife thing all day, but enjoy consulting and image of an embryo at 8–9 weeks, medicine as well.” when I see that with a heartbeat … it’s a story that you Junior doctors who are considering fi rst ultrasound can watch together with the parents”, ”Before the pregnancy, obstetricians a career in obstetrics need to be he says. are also involved in pre-pregnancy empathetic, with good communication image of an The excitement of delivering a baby medical care, and after the birth skills. “Because you are dealing with embryo at 8–9 is also something many obstetricians they provide postnatal care, which people at a diffi cult emotional time in continue to fi nd stimulating after is defi ned as care up to around their lives, you need to be supportive weeks many years of practice (eg, see Medical 6 weeks after the birth. and have good interpersonal skills Mentor, page C5). Intrapartum care Dr Sherwood says most specialist … you can’t survive on technical can range from a supervisory role to obstetricians also practise as excellence only”, says Dr Sherwood. ”continued on page C2
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Career overview continued from page C1 Professor Ian Fraser, professor of Registrar Q+A reproductive medicine at the University of Sydney, says would-be obstetricians Dr William Milford is a 4th-year obstetrics also need to have a real enthusiasm for and gynaecology (O&G) trainee currently the fi eld so they can handle the often based at Bundaberg Hospital, Queensland antisocial working hours. Why did you decide to do O&G training? “They need to fi nd the wonder Factors which drew me to the specialty included of reproduction and pregnancy and its generality, with medicine, surgery, emergency birth and new life something that medicine and imaging all part of the work. Every excites them, because it’s a demanding day is diff erent. Along with this was the potential specialty in terms of time and in the private sector, often have to pursue subspecialty areas as diverse as cancer commitment.” long-term relationships with their surgery, minimally invasive surgery and maternal–fetal Obstetricians also need to be able to patients over many years, or even over medicine. I also wished to care for mainly young, project an air of confi dence, which will generations. As well as the close care healthy patients and families during what were inspire confi dence in other staff, such provided during a pregnancy, many hopefully normal life events, rather than just caring for as nurses and midwives, as well as their obstetrician–gynaecologists will also the sick. patients — particularly when things go provide gynaecological care between What do you like most about your training so far? wrong. pregnancies. I enjoy most of my training but the intellectual “There are still many situations “Getting to know your patients and challenge of managing high-risk pregnancies, where nature is not a good midwife”, their children and their families over particularly in women with medical comorbidities, says Professor Fraser. “You need a the years, and seeing the children of the is something I enjoy greatly. I also get great pleasure personality which doesn’t freak out women you delivered, or, when you get from performing surgical procedures. The three main when something unexpected happens. to my stage, the grandchildren — that modalities of surgery — vaginal, abdominal and You have to have confi dence in yourself, aspect can be particularly satisfying. We laparoscopic — require diff erent techniques, which makes operating diverse and interesting. It sounds a bit and a calmness in your personality that fi nd that in few other specialties”, says nerdy, but I particularly enjoy the academic stimulation will extend to the people around you.” Professor Fraser. brought by research and teaching. Obstetricians, particularly those Sophie McNamara What do you dislike or fi nd challenging? There is no aspect that I truly dislike but challenges Training as an obstetrician are aplenty. Managing patients who have poor outcomes, from miscarriage through to intrapartum complications, is always challenging and stressful, but Training as a specialist obstetrician– Dr Sherwood says the training can be satisfying when done well. Similarly, dealing gynaecologist involves a 6-year program is competitive, and the with chronic conditions such as incontinence or course, run by RANZCOG, after standard of applicants high. pelvic pain brings its own challenges and frustrations, completion of a medical degree and More than 70% of trainees are particularly once the limits of therapy are reached. registration as a medical practitioner. women. Dr Sherwood says the The fi rst 4 years provide an overview College has worked hard to make What’s next? of obstetrics and gynaecology, with the training program fl exible, I would ideally like to remain a generalist, practising trainees rotating through at least with the possibility of part-time both obstetrics and gynaecology with public, private three hospitals including a rural training and training breaks. and academic aspects to my practice. I would like to hospital and a tertiary hospital. RANZCOG also off ers several continue to participate in research and teaching and Membership of RANZCOG is courses for general practitioners, am currently studying for a masters in public health, awarded after successful completion including the Diploma of RANZCOG. which ties into this. In the short term, I’m hoping to fi nd of 4 years of training, plus a This course aims to provide GPs a job in Europe towards the end of next year, preferably written and oral examination. with skills to safely undertake in a specialised unit with a research role. During the next 2 years, trainees non-complex deliveries and basic complete the elective program, which gynaecological procedures. It is a Do you have any mentors or role models? allows doctors to focus on their self-paced course, but all training Probably the biggest infl uence has been working with own educational interests, such as and assessment must be completed and for other trainees early in my career. These trainees operative obstetrics. Following this, within 4 years. provided valuable role models and created inspiration, trainees are awarded the Fellowship while setting the standards by which I judge my own of RANZCOG and can begin formal More information about all the practice. Probably my fi rst role model was my father, subspecialty training in areas such as courses is available at www. a practising GP, who used to do obstetrics as well. I maternal–fetal medicine or obstetric ranzcog.edu.au, under the remember as a child being taken up to the maternity and gynaecological oncology. “Education & Training” tab. ward or waiting in the car while he did his ward rounds on the weekend.
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Medical mentor
Associate Professor John Svigos refl ects on his career as an obstetrician-gynaecologist
Associate Professor John Svigos is an obstetrician-gynaecologist at Women’s Health to be non-judgemental — just because they do something that you don’t Specialists in Adelaide and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynaecology at philosophically agree with doesn’t mean the University of Adelaide. Since completing his medical degree in 1970, he estimates they are wrong. that he has delivered between 12 000 and 13 000 babies. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his services to medicine in 2010. He received the highest The specialty has changed considerably over the years. Some award from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and patients look up everything online before Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) — the President’s Medal — in 2008. they come to see you, so you have to give very succinct explanations, almost “I had some wonderful excitement of delivering babies for some in competition with Wikipedia and experiences delivering babies as of the girls I had delivered years ago. Google. The other thing that’s changed a 5th-year medical student, which is That adds another special layer for me. considerably is patient expectations. why I decided to enter obstetrics and They’ve gone up, and rightly so. We try gynaecology training. I really owe I teach a whole array of people very hard to meet them. Technically, everything I’ve done in obstetrics and from 5th-year medical students to we’re required to do many more gynaecology to the trusting nature of the midwives and trainee O&Gs. I also act operations and procedures than ever ‘‘There was as a mentor to overseas institutions, before. When I fi rst started in the women in Woodville, Adelaide, who let a bumbling student deliver their baby. this beautiful principally in Bali, Indonesia. I have specialty, there was no ultrasound, no AusAid funding for three maternal–fetal serenity and laparoscopy — none of the tools that we I still remember the fi rst baby medicine trainees to rotate through now have and take for granted. I delivered. It was the fourth baby peace, and I Adelaide for 2 months. I’ve also worked for an Italian lady. She was screaming thought, ‘This at Vellore in southern India as a visiting I might be old but I don’t feel old, professor, and in Penang, Malaysia, as and I certainly don’t feel like I’m on top and crying — there were no epidurals is magic, I’m in those days. After we delivered the a mentor. I also worked in Cape Town, of everything. I’m learning every day. I South Africa, in 1976–1977, which was placenta and washed the sheets, I was very lucky to learn a lot from the people I teach. I was an enormous challenge for my wife and making a cup of tea for the mother and I an examiner with RANZCOG recently have been a our three children who were all under 5 had this wonderful experience of seeing and I learnt a lot by discussing cases with years of age. There was outright warfare her with her child in a very serene, part of this’. my colleagues. It was a very rewarding in the streets because of apartheid. The Madonna and Child-type pose, having experience. experience in obstetrics and gynaecology previously been screaming in all sorts of was awesome, while the sociopolitical agony. There was this beautiful serenity There’s nothing about the day- ” experience gave us a long-lasting social to-day activity I don’t like. I don’t and peace, and I thought, ‘This is magic, maturity and a keen appreciation of the mind getting up early in the morning. I’m very lucky to have been a part of this’. freedom we have in Australia. Working My dad was a newsagent so I used to get overseas has been one of the highlights up early and roll the newspapers for him. I still get that feeling every time. of my career. Even with things like breaking bad news, I’ve delivered three babies in the past I think that presents a challenge. Anyone 12 hours and each was terrifi c. Every I think mentoring is incredibly can be a good doctor when everything’s time there’s something different. There’s important, particularly because we’re going well; it’s when things are going nothing routine about it. That’s what is becoming more isolated in our practice. bad that you develop as a doctor. That’s exciting about obstetrics. As a mentor, you have different roles when patients are looking for that little — you can be a coach, an adviser, a extra, something to get them through My practice is a bit biased towards counsellor, a facilitator, or a confi dant. that diffi cult time. That’s where you’ve obstetrics but, really, I’m a generalist. You have to be committed and make got to pull out all stops and give them I do obstetrics and gynaecology, as well time for it. You have to be patient and the benefi t of everything you’ve got to try as teaching and working in both public you need to try and take a neutral and help them.” and private practice. I deliver around 250 viewpoint rather than defend those you to 300 babies a year. I’ve also had the are mentoring to the hilt. You also need Interview by Sophie McNamara
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Money and practice Choosing a practice manager
A practice manager can make or break a medical practice
ormulating the job description when advertising for a practice Fmanager isn’t a simple affair, because, in 2011, there’s a lot they need to know. “The complexities of running a medical practice are signifi cant”, says Brett McPherson, the president of ‘‘A lot of the the Australian Association of Practice time it’s Managers (AAPM), who is the go-to person for the 2000 practice managers the practice he represents. manager Mr McPherson says that while that can be doctors are the qualifi ed experts in the practice’s practising medicine, practice managers are the experts in managing medical competitive practices. edge “General practice is a business; it’s a small to medium business enterprise now and, as such, it requires ” professional management.” Mr McPherson says an effective practice manager will be a leader who develops the practice, facilitates change,
communicates well and handles Although practice managers need How much do practice managers earn? thorny issues with staff. They should excellent people skills to manage understand business, basic fi nance and staff, most have very little face-to-face The average salary of a practice manager principles of management. contact with patients. in Australia: “The position exists to support “Receptionists are doing all the front- 2011: $66,700 and work in consultation with the of-house work. The managers are really practice principals in ensuring that the doing the behind-the-scenes running of business management of the practice is the practice”, says Mr McPherson. 2009: $61,186 professional and allows all employees to Practice managers are responsible achieve the business vision, values and for fi nancial management, governance 2007: $59,222 objectives”, he says. and organisation, business and When doctors are deciding who to clinic operations, risk management, 2005: $53,017 employ as a practice manager, and IT management, human resources how much to pay them, there are many management, and marketing and different factors to consider, including planning. the size, type and location of the “These days, as practitioners realise practice. the value of their practice managers, a He says salaries start at $40 per hour, lot of the time it’s the practice manager while some corporate practice managers that can be the practice’s competitive will expect to be paid six fi gures (see edge”, Mr McPherson says. box, left). Source: Australian Association of Practice Managers “Doctors want to walk in and work in
C6 MJA 195 (10) · 21 November 2011 Careers a well-run practice. They don’t want to The average practice manager Qualifi cations required? be worrying about if their Medicare is Surveys show that the average practice manager in Australia is Sydney practice management consultant being paid or if the equipment is right or female, aged about 47 years and has been in the business for Marina Fulcher fi rst entered health the IT is working. It just all happens — about 5 years, according to Mr Brett McPherson, president of care in the early 1970s in England as a that’s what they want.” the Australian Association of Practice Managers. general practice secretary. She has spent just 18 months away from the industry Implementing legislation skills, such as corporate governance since 1983. Mr McPherson says that the government and organisational dynamics, Mrs Fulcher advises doctors to look has recognised that practice managers human resource management, risk for someone with a business background are “agents of change” when it comes to management, information management, as well as strong management, fi nancial implementing new systems or legislative business planning and fi nancial and human resource management skills, changes. management”, Mrs Stanick says. and “the ability to see the potential for “There are a lot of things like “A practice manager also requires a the business — how it can grow, not just Medicare Locals, bulk-billing, sense of humour”, she says. how it can stay the same”. electronic health … practice mangers She has been with the group since “A lot of people think they can just play a signifi cant role in the practical 1990 and is also a director on its board of work in a medical practice, that they implementation and success of management. don’t need particular skills. But those Australia’s health reform”, he says. days are long gone”, Mrs Fulcher says. Mrs Elizabeth Stanick, practice manager for The Hobart Anaesthetic Group, agrees that it’s imperative for a ‘‘A lot of people think they can just work in manager to maintain knowledge of, and a medical practice, that they don’t need comply with, changes in legislation. particular skills. But those days are long gone Mrs Stanick says practice managers also need to keep in tune with political and economic changes, be aware of the contractual obligations of the practice ”“The principals should be able to and have clear fi nancial reporting skills. walk in and out each day without being The practice Mrs Stanick manages is bothered by any management issues and large, with 29 anaesthetists and 11 staff. also be confi dent their practice is being Marina Fulcher, practice The group provides anaesthetic services managed professionally, ethically and management consultant to about 95 proceduralists at four private with maximum effi ciency”, she says. hospitals in Hobart. “A good practice manager provides Although her work is challenging this.” Like many practice managers and often complex, Mrs Stanick says these days, Mrs Fulcher has a host there are more highs than lows, and she of qualifi cations. She has diplomas enjoys the constant learning which is in management and leadership and required to keep abreast of changes in in practice management, as well as a the health system. Certifi cate IV in training and assessment. Elizabeth Stanick also has a diploma Varied role in practice management and is Mrs Stanick trained as a nurse in undertaking a company directors course Adelaide before moving into banking. with the Australian Institute of Company She says practice management allows Directors. her to combine her fi nancial and Brett McPherson says that although administrative skills with her medical there is no requirement for specifi c knowledge. qualifi cations, most employers expect “A practice manager should be able that practice managers will hold a to interact with and infl uence a range diploma in practice management or of contacts at all levels, internal and some sort of tertiary qualifi cation in external to the practice”, says Mrs health management. Stanick, who received a meritorious award for her services to the AAPM, Elizabeth Stanick, which recognises a 20-year involvement. practice manager “It gives the most wonderful scope in Hobart. to use a multitude of management Linda McSweeny
MJA 195 (10) · 21 November 2011 C7 Careers
Road less travelled
Dr Kevin Baker (right), with theatre nurse, Marieke, Arab Spring medicine and Aman, a doctor/ translator, in Libya with Médecins sans Frontières. From Liberia to Libya, Dr Kevin Baker has practised across borders
s civil war spread across Libya each other and a few tears were shed, it earlier this year, Sydney-based was a great, great experience.” Aanaesthetist Dr Kevin Baker was When he moved up the coast to on the ground treating the wounded Tripoli, he again had the same experience and teaching emergency medicine to the of watching people he had just trained locals. put their new skills into action. “It was On his 11th mission with Médecins the most remarkable experience, to be sans Frontières (MSF), Dr Baker spent honest”, he says. 6 weeks in Libya from September. He Dr Baker says one of the challenges for had also visited Tunisia earlier in the his newly trained assistants was that the year — as the Arab Spring was erupting MSF clinic was there to treat everyone, yards with limited equipment. ” Dr Baker — trying unsuccessfully to gain access including pro-Gaddafi forces. He says says the medicine can be very basic as to Libya. MSF missions are strongly “independent, well, which “keeps it interesting”. “In “We set up a series of supply stores impartial and neutral”, which can be some situations we’re just using an OMV of our equipment and established a reassuring from a security perspective. [Oxford Miniature Vaporiser] — a metal small clinic on the border with Libya. “Although NGOs [non-government can with two bits of tubing in place — From there, we tried to gain access but organisations] are increasingly being and that’s the anaesthetic machine.” unfortunately after 5 weeks we were targeted, maintaining our neutrality still Independently from MSF, he and unable to do so”, he says. remains our best protection.” his wife, Liz, a nurse, also worked in When he returned to the region in Now back in Sydney working as an ‘‘At one stage I East Timor from 1997 to 2000, setting September, he was initially posted to anaesthetist, Dr Baker acknowledges that had about 10 up clinics as the country battled for the town of Yafran, in north-west Libya working in emergency situations involves cannulas in independence. “We became personally near the Tunisian border, which had a degree of anxiety and does take a involved and remain closely attached to recently been taken by the rebels from toll emotionally. “As you get older, you each arm, but those who bravely helped and protected pro-Gaddafi forces. seem a bit more fragile, realising what [the trainees] us”, he says. He recalls an instance when, during an incredible experience you’re going all practised Although Dr Baker says he always a lull in the fi ghting, a group of medical, through and what these other people [in and they were knew he wanted to do overseas dental and pharmacy students, as well the local community] are going through.” emergency response medicine, he “got as a few drivers, came into the clinic. Dr Baker’s 11 missions with MSF brilliant caught up in the vicissitudes of life” Dr Baker and his colleagues began have seen him work in Sri Lanka in and had been practising for almost 20 teaching them a series of tutorials on 1997 during the civil war; Liberia in years before his fi rst MSF mission. He basic emergency medicine such as ABC 2004; Kashmir in 2005 following the ” worked in Sydney and rural New South resuscitation, triaging patients and devastating earthquake; Yemen in Wales as a general practitioner and then primary survey. 2008 during the tribal war; Peshawar an anaesthetist, and had a brief stint in As they ran through various clinical in Pakistan in 2009; and Gaza last the army. But as soon as he did his fi rst scenarios, Dr Baker found himself in year. Most have been 6–12-week mission with MSF, he was hooked. the role of patient. “At one stage I had emergency response missions in intense “There’s something about MSF. For about 10 cannulas in each arm, but [the circumstances. “It’s the sort of work that I some people it becomes like a viral trainees] all practised and they were like doing: a mix of emergency medicine, infection in a way. You catch the bug brilliant”, he says. resuscitation, organising around disaster and you feel this incredible need to With the spontaneous training sites and anaesthesia”, he says. get back to it again ... It allows you to almost fi nished, the battle resumed. Dr Baker says most of his work with do something that’s daring, but done “We had 60 to 80 people a day coming MSF involves mentoring and training with a carefulness and with a group of in with gunshot wounds ... It was local medical staff and civilians. “We similar enthusiasts who believe in some just remarkable to watch these kids impart our own humble wisdoms and humanitarian ethos.” change from kids to quite professional the local doctors often have many resuscitators. Even though we yelled at wisdoms too — they’ve done some hard Sophie McNamara
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Hospital Appointments Specialist Appointments
PAEDIATRICIAN OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN MANDURAH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Thriving practice in sunny seaside city of Mandurah, Careers with Queensland Health Western Australia seeks general paediatrician to assist Director of Infection Management Services in its growth. Department of Infection Management Services, Division of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Metro South Health Service District. The position combines office based paediatrics with Remuneration value up to $423 045 p.a., comprising salary between $176 377 - looking after a state of the art new 12 bedded paediatric $187 000 p.a. (L25-L 27) or Remuneration value up to $392 811 p.a., comprising salary between $147 491 - $171 318 p.a. (L18-L24), employer contribution to unit at Peel Health Campus, the local district hospital superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), private use of fully offering potential candidates the best of both worlds. maintained vehicle, communications package, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., professional indemnity cover, There is considerable flexibility in work hours to suit clinical managers allowance, private practice arrangements plus overtime and on-call allowances (Applications will remain current for 12 months) family or social needs as well as the opportunity to Duties/Abilities: Ensure high quality and efficient clinical care to inpatients admitted network with colleagues in both the local area and under the care of Infection Management Services, clinical consultations requested metropolitan Perth. Combination of private and public from other admitting units, and outpatients. Provide effective professional leadership work means that there is high earning potential. to all sections of the department, including Infection Control, Sexual Health, Alternate Site Infusion Service and the Vascular Access Management Programme. Provide training, education and supervision of junior medical staff and other For further information and/or to arrange a visit please healthcare members. The appointee will also fulfil the role as Director, Infection contact: Management Services to the Metro South District, and thus, is also responsible to ensure where possible, that care of patients with infections referred to the service Dr Aled Williams – Director of Medical Services by associated hospitals and infection control programmes within the Metro South (08) 9531 8000 District are delivered to the highest professional and ethical standards. Forward written applications to: Enquiries: Dr Judy Flores (07) 3176 7348. Samantha Larmour – Practice Manager Job Ad Reference: H11PA10562. Peel Health Campus, 110 Lakes Road Application Kit: (07) 3136 5616 or (07) 3121 1411 or MANDURAH WA 6210 www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus Closing Date: Monday, 5 December 2011. [email protected]
You can apply online at www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. Health Solutions (WA) Pty Ltd A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offi ces and motor vehicles. www.peelhc.com.au
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TELEHEALTH NEUROLOGY Do you wish to take control of your future? We are a A/Prof Geoffrey Boyce wishes to advise his availability for very busy multi-disciplinary specialist practice located in Telehealth Neurology Consults. All cases Bulk Billed. colourful Orange, Central West NSW and are looking for an endocrinologist to join us. We service a population of Appointment. [email protected] or 1800 816 596. 250,000 plus and are growing. We will arrange the booking GPs use Skype or Telehealth. Website www.nrneurol.com.au. for your consulting, get all the referrals in, do the billing/ typing/keep the records and ensure follow-up/ongoing care. You will need specialist registration, indemnity insurance for private work and you will need to be registered for GST (we THE BEST PEOPLE can help you with this if you are not already registered). We will take the legwork out of it for you and provide you with ARE HARD TO FIND all the relevant accreditation paperwork. Advertise with the Medical Journal of Australia We need you to have MBBS (endocrinology) and possess a and they will find you Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians, Ask about our great rates for multiple bookings as well as a current Australian registration with the AHRPRA. Contact Mike Mata at the MJA Ph: 02 9562 6666 E: [email protected] W: www.mja.com.au For more information please contact Mary Elliott Central West Specialists (Practice Manager/RN) Commence your search at the MJA [email protected]
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University Appointments
Senior Staff Specialist & Conjoint Professor/ Associate Professor in Palliative Medicine HammondCare and Sydney Medical School | Academic role and clinical practice
The Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. HammondCare is a highly respected independent Christian charity specialising in providing palliative care, dementia care, rehabilitation, older person’s mental health and other health and aged care services, through sub-acute hospitals, residential care settings and innovative at-home services across NSW. This role will be instrumental in envisioning, mentoring and equipping the next generation of palliative care specialists in a sector expected to grow signifi cantly. With equal focus on clinical practice, and research, academic and administrative responsibilities, the consultant physician will work together with interdisciplinary teams providing inpatient, consultative and community services, based at Greenwich and Royal North Shore Hospitals. The Position will: 2(%, %+*)*$ $ " $ "" () & $ $&* $*%+*&* $*$ %# &"" * , ( ) ** $ ) 2$ * * $%$+*" $ ( ) ( $ )*" ) " $!)- * $* %$"$ $* ($* %$" .& (*) 2(%, * $ $ # )+& (, ) %$ $"+ $ &%)* (+* ( ) ( )*+ $*) The Requirements: 2 )* ( %(( )* (" )& " )* "(* * %$ ( $+)*(" "" * , $ %( '+ ," $*$ %( '+ ," $*&%)* (+* ( ) ( '+" 1 cation 2 . "" $*( &+** %$$( " */)) $ %(" $ "" ( $&"" * , # $ $ $&* $*%$)+"** , and community settings 2 #%$)*(* ( %(% . "" $ $&"" * , ( ( ) ( 2 .& ( $ $&%)* (+* $+$ ( (+* * $ $+(( +"+# , "%&# $* 2 * ","+ )$" $# $*- * * )) %$%* ,* %$$ )) %$ $* %$% ##%$ ( To confi dentially register your interest for this position, please enter into your internet browser the following link: http://tiny.cc/glku5. For further information please contact Anna McPhee on (02) 9006 3530. The closing date for applications is the 1st of December 2011. www.futurestep.com.au H51816.indd
GP Opportunities GP WANTED IVANHOE VIC Doctor for Travel Medicine We are not a large impersonal practice but a thriving friendly, medium-sized clinic (4 Doctors) who would love clinic Brisbane a 5th person to join us. Excellent support with full time nurses, on site radiology/ pathology and allied health. Part time or Full time. Choose your own hours (PT/FT). No AH. Generous Contact Dr Deb Mills remuneration. [email protected] Ph 0408199166 Please call John or Ken 03 94971188 www.thetraveldoctor.com.au or email: [email protected]
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Real Estate Hornsby Specialist Centre Ȃ Ȁ
2 MONTHS RENT FREE IF SIGNED UP BEFORE 31 DECEMBER 2011 * Hornsby Specialist Centre - N.L.A 53 sqm (approx) * Located directly across from Hornsby Kuring Gai Hospital * Good natural light * Private balcony * Air Conditioned throughout * Kitchenette & shared amenities * 3 undercover reserved parking [email protected]
ͳʹȂͳ͵Dz dz ͳʹ ͳ͵ Dz dz ABSOLUTE FOR LEASE ǡ Ǥȋ Ȍ BEACHFRONT or SALE Ǥ Camperdown, NSW AT GOLD ǡ 2 adjoining strata medical Ǥ COAST suites tBNBMHBNBUJPOQPTTJCMF Stunning 2nd floor, 2br unit Ƭ ǡ ǣ tDMPTFUP31") 2&** (sleeps 6) at Main Beach. tTVJUFPGN2 BQQSPY Available now for short-term tTVJUFPGN2 BQQSPY rental (1-60 nights) ͲͶͳͻͲͲͲͷ tFBDIXJUIDBSTQBDFT Close to Seaworld, Tedder Ave, Gold Coast Hospital Please contact: David Kleiner www.stayz.com.au/71195 Oxford Commercial LARGE COUNTRY NEUROLOGY Dinah Blunt 0417 758 306 Ph: 02 9331 2180 PRACTICE - NORTHERN NSW [email protected] M: 0438 011 111 For sale, 2 hours to Brisbane, half hour to Byron Bay. Two Medical faculties (Sydney, and U West Sydney), MRI, PET, HOLIDAY LETTING Radiotherapy. Large rooms on 1500 sq ms, across road from St Vincents. Only Neurologist between Gold Coast Looking for a tenant for your vacant holiday and Newcastle. house? Substantial Income, all at AMA Fee, Public VMO Advertise your property within the new MJA! appointment by negotiation with amicable colleagues. All The MJA publishes Australia’s highest circulating figures available. Excellent schooling to tertiary level. Sale includes all records. Beautiful double brick rooms, fully air classified section, reaching 27,000 doctors and conditioned. healthcare professionals nationally. Rooms, fully computerised with HCN and Medical Director. To enquire about advertising email Modern CaEwell EEG, EMG, Evoked Potentials. 13,000 patients seen in last 9 yrs. [email protected] [email protected] or call (02) 9562 6666. Can be seen at www.nrneurol.com.au Visit us online at www.mja.com.au
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