SECTION 1 - JOB TITLE

GENERAL PRACTITIONER

SECTION 2 - REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Title: Medical Director

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Responsible To

THIS POSITION

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Officers under direct

responsibility

Title: Number of FTEs supervised:

none

SECTION 3 - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
[Brief statement of the key responsibilities or prime function of the job]

Responsible for clinical, consultant, education and research medical services for individuals,
couples, families, groups and other professionals within a multidisciplinary team context.

CONTEXT AND SCOPE

FRESH START’S MISSION
To facilitate a future free from the effects of substance use disorders for individuals, families
and communities.

ROLE OF CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE
To provide medical services that assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of people recovering
from drug addictions.

ROLE OF POSITION

The role of this position is to work as an effective member of the Fresh Start medical team, with
the primary responsibility of assessing medical problems in patients and administering suitable
programs of treatment.

The wide ranging duties of this position requires the person to be passionate about helping people
with substance use disorders; flexible; well organised; valuable at setting boundaries for themselves
and others; and willing to strive for excellence.

This position is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the following outcomes:

Responsibilities
1 Clinical Services (80%) Outcome : Fresh Start patients’ health is restored. Coordinate and deliver health care for patients and their families in an accredited GP Clinic. Supports a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care where appropriate, recognising that the individual
practitioner still remains responsible for patients admitted under their care and are in charge of their
treatment and discharge. Performs screening assessment, treatment and referral of patients/patients in accordance with Fresh
Start Standard Operating Procedures. Performs general outpatient and accident and emergency services. Maintains patient information in accordance with Fresh Start Standard Operating Procedures.



Takes personal responsibility for ensuring that discharge plans are in place for all patients admitted
under their care. Provides an on-call service to the Subiaco Clinic and Fresh Start Lodge, Subiaco, for residents, accidents
and emergencies, including nights and weekends, as per roster. Provides a visiting medical service to Fresh Start residential facilities when required. Maintains close working relationships with nursing, AOD workers and allied health staff in delivery of
health care. Reports notifiable diseases promptly.

2 Other Services (15%) Outcome : Fresh Start staff are engaged in programs that enhance the health of our patients as well as the
general community. Liaises with Medical Director, Clinic Manager and the residential facility managers to ensure a multi-
disciplinary approach. Report incidents in compliance with the Incident Management System as set out in the Fresh Start
Standard Operating Procedures. Undertake appropriate quality improvement projects including prospective and retrospective audits and
contributes to Fresh Start clinical research and governance initiatives. Provide consultation, advice and support on medical and medico-legal matters as required. Liaise with community agencies regarding clinical management of patients. Assist in the preparation of medical reports to the Director or CEO as required. Participate in research of an applied clinical and evaluative nature. Continuously monitors standards of care, and reviews work priorities, procedures and processes. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Fresh Start’s health education and
health promotion programs. Performs on-site teaching for student, other staff and relevant community members. Precepts medical students as required.

3 Other Duties (5%) Outcome 1:



Fresh Start team members work together in an effective and cooperative manner in order to
discharge all responsibilities and achieve set goals. Support other Fresh Start team members as required. Follow instructions from the CEO. Maintain and willingly participate in continuing professional development including attending post-
graduate educational courses as appropriate or as recommended by the Director Medicine. Willingly participate in a performance appraisal process. Undertake other duties as required. Outcome 2: A workplace that is safe, free from harassment and values an ethical approach to all that we do.

Assist in maintaining high standards of workplace health and safety. Assist in the implementation of initiatives that promote equal opportunity and high standards of personal

behaviour and practice as outlined in the Fresh Start Code of Conduct. Assist in providing a safe, high quality health care service to Fresh Start’s consumers.

SECTION 6 - SELECTION CRITERIA

TITLE: GENERAL PRACTITIONER

[EACH CRITERION TO SPECIFY WHETHER ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE
Include Qualifications, Skills, Experience, and Other Competencies]

ESSENTIAL

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board as a Medical Practitioner and for a

Medicare Provider Number in our Subiaco Clinic.
2. Post graduate medical experience in a relevant area.
3. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication

skills.
4. Demonstrated experience and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage own workload ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes.
6. Current Driver’s Licence, and Police Clearance.
7. Willingness to support Fresh Start’s Christian approach and programmes.

DESIRABLE

1. Vocational Registration as a General Practitioner.
2. Training to become or eligible for registration as an Addiction Medicine Specialist.
3. Experience in the delivery of community, clinic, and in-patient services.
4. An understanding of addiction treatments and the aims and objectives of Fresh Start.
5. Active membership of a church.

📌 General Practitioner (Subiaco)
🏢 Fresh Start Recovery Programme
📍 Subiaco