Enjoy the benefits of working in the Top End: 

• Drive to Uluru (Ayer's rock) in your holidays
• Explore Kakadu by 4WD on the weekend
• Go deep see fishing on your days off
• Fossick at the sunset markets with your family
• Explore the world famous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

The Location
Situated on the edge of a harbour bigger than Sydney's, your new home is a beautiful, fascinating tropical city - a melting pot of people and cultures that prides itself in its unique and friendly laid-back lifestyle. While a sophisticated, modern city in its own right, it is also one steeped in history, one that has endured many hardships on its way to establishing itself as the gateway to Asia. It is the home of NT commerce and business and with its world-class natural and cultural attractions it is also a thriving hub of activity in terms of tourism, nightlife and retail.
  
The Health Service
Northern territory Health is seeking a full time palliative care physician to join our current Physician in providing an integrated service in our expanding organisation. The clinical duties for this position will include providing specialist palliative medical support and clinical leadership to the Palliative Care Consultancy Team, hospital consultancy, community based palliative care assessments and expert advice to GPs.
  
The Role
I believe that this is a great opportunity to join an exciting multi-disciplinary program that aims to provide consistent access to specialist palliative care services and facilitate continuity of care for patients, carers and families across the Top End. Opportunities for innovation in service development will be encouraged.  This position requires travel around the region and requires the successful applicant to participate in the after hours and on-call roster. Attractive Salary and Packaging options are available with this position.

Your Skills

• Have demonstrated clinical competence in the management of patients requiring palliative care
• Have knowledge and expertise in the assessment, treatment and support of patients and their families in a community environment
• Show demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research in palliative care.
• Have great interpersonal skills and thrive when leading a team of professionals
• Have FRACP obtained under the supervision of the SACPM (Specialist advisory Committee in Palliative Medicine) or PMEC (Palliative Medicine Education Committee) of the RACP, or FAChPM (RACP) or recognised equivalent.
• Can drive a car for community care purpose

 Please contact Sally Stuart on +61 2 9957 1166 or +61 (0)408 433 142 for further information about this exciting new role. A current CV in the first instance is requested to be sent to sally@jwhealth.com.au   

As the locals will tell you....if you never never go....you'll never never know!