Explore an impactful role in Hobart, leveraging your GP and offender health expertise to support the vulnerable at Risdon Prison Complex. This position prioritizes mental health, offering a meaningful contribution to correctional health.
The Position
Join a collaborative team of 4 doctors and up to 40 nurses addressing a spectrum of mental health, drug, and alcohol cases at Risdon Prison Complex. As a GP, you'll be integral to the multidisciplinary health team, providing direct clinical services within the correctional health setting. Responsibilities include Primary Health GP duties and prescribing medications, including S8s (opioid medication).
About Risdon Prison Complex:
Risdon Prison Complex, near Hobart, is a medium to maximum security facility for males. Managed by the Tasmanian Prison Service, it houses 219 maximum security cells, 84 medium security cells, and a secure mental health unit, the Wilfred Lopes Centre. The adjacent Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison accommodates 45 beds.
Dates Available
29th January to 11th March 2024, inclusive of on-call responsibilities.
Benefits Provided
Enjoy a daily rate of $2000 and receive accommodation, return travel, and a hire car. Conveniently reach Hobart by direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
★ The payment method is either by Prescript’s payroll partner (salary packaging is available), and the daily rate is inclusive of super, or you can be paid by invoice (you will need a PTY Ltd business structure and provide details of PI, PL, and income protection) and the daily rate is exclusive of GST. Talk to us - we can help!
What We Require From You
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ FRACGP or FACRRM
✓ GPs with previous experience in the prison system and with a strong interest in mental health are preferred
Your Next Steps
For more details and to book your preferred dates, contact Lornita Papworth at 0433 701 212 or lornita@prescript.com.au. Contribute to quality medical services for the GP Team at Risdon Prison Complex.
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