GPT1-2/PRRT1-2 2016.2
4 FTE
Palmerston GP Super Clinic
GPT1/PRRT1 2016.1
1 FTE
Accreditation
ACRRM
RACGP
Posts
Extended Skills Posts
Mainstream Placements
Working Hours
Full Time
Part Time
Flexible
GP Supervisor(s)
Dr Sam Heard, Dr Chris Harnden, Dr Hamish Scott, Dr Susan Chambers
Overview
ACRRM Restriction: Restricted to six (6) month posts as community primary care but no hospital / emergency care, and no rural and remote context as in an urban setting.
This is an Accredited Team Supervision Training Post where supervision is provided under a team approach. This team based training approach and a pilot has been approved by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). More information about this model of training can be found here
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The Palmerston GP Super Clinic is a joint initiative by the Australian and Northern Territory Governments that enhances access to healthcare services in Palmerston and the Rural area. The Palmerston GP Super Clinic was established in 2010 and incorporates a branch surgery located on the grounds of Charles Darwin University. A new clinic will be coming soon to the Darwin Waterfront.
All clinics are funded by the Government's GP Super Clinic Program and are run by FCD Health LTD, a non-for-profit venture between Finders University and Charles Darwin University.
Under the supervision team module used, each GP Registrar will still be assigned their own Supervisor/Mentor.
Palmerston location
This clinic provides patient-centred and multidisciplinary primary health care, which focuses on Chronic Heart Disease prevention and self-management.
Palmerston Super Clinic is a fully computerised clinic. The practice consists of 22 consulting rooms, four (4) treatment rooms, a therapy area, a X-ray facility, on-site Blood Collection Centre and multidisciplinary teaching area. All treatment rooms are fully equip with a full suite of diagnostic and resuscitation equipment. There are a wide range of specialists working from the clinic - Paediatricians, Psychiatry, Psychology, Dietician, Physiotherapy and Podiatry.
A student led clinic called the 'Annex' has recently opened. This consists of seven (7) consulting rooms (located inside the Palmerston Super Clinic) and is run daily by two (2) Medical Students, two (2) Registrars and two (2) Senior GPs. A Women's and Sexual Health Clinic (Wish Clinic) also runs daily.
Some weekend work may be required.
Charles Darwin University location
The CDU Medical Centre offers a range of primary health care services as well as associated allied health and other clinical specialty services.
The practice has five (5) GPs and one (1) Registered Nurse. There are five (5) consulting rooms and a large treatment room area.
Darwin Waterfront location
Coming soon.
Last updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 16:35
Palmerston
Overview
Location: Palmerston is located approximately 21kms from Darwin, the capital and largest city in the Northern Territory.
Population: Approximately 28,000, with the total population of Palmerston and Darwin together being approximately 130,000.
Languages: English is the most commonly used language.
Telecommunications reception and internet access
Full mobile reception and internet facilities available.
Access
Road: Palmerston and Darwin can be accessed via the Stuart Highway. The Stuart Highway runs the length of the Northern Territory from Darwin through to Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, and then onto Adelaide. The Ghan passenger train service runs from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Spring and Katherine two (2) to three (3) times a week depending on the season.
Air: Palmerston is serviced by the Darwin International Airport. The Darwin International Airport has domestic flights available between all major Australian cities and international destinations. Many communities can also be accessed via smaller operated aircrafts.
Seasonal: The climate of Palmerston and Darwin is heavily affected by the monsoon season from November to April, when the majority of the rainfall occurs during this time. During this period Tropical Cyclones may occur.
Facilities
Palmerston (either within or in the Darwin region) and Darwin have all the facilities of a modern city – entertainment centre, prestige beaches, water parks, pedestrian mall, shopping centres, sports grounds, motor sports complex, picturesque fishing locations, a large range of restaurants and cafes, four (4) cinema complexes including an outdoor Deckchair Cinema, casino, pubs, clubs and a nightlife strip.
Additional information
History: Darwin: The Larrakia Aboriginal people are the first inhabitants of the greater Darwin area. Darwin Harbour was discovered in 1839 by the Captain of the Beagle, John Lort Stokes, who names the land after a former ship mate, British naturalist Charles Darwin. It was first settled as the Capital of the Northern Territory in the 1860s. Originally the settlement was named Palmerston with the Port been named Port Darwin. The towns growth accelerated when gold was discovered 200kms south at the town of Pine Creek in 1871. In 1911 the town most commonly known as Palmerston was official changed to Darwin. On the 19th of February 1942 at 9.57am during WWII 188 Japanese warplanes attached Darwin in two waves. The attack killed at least 243 people and caused immense damage to the town. On Christmas Eve in 1974 the city was almost completely wiped out by cyclone Tracy. The city rebuilt and now thrives in many aspects; Real Estate, Mining and Gas. Palmerston: The land on which Palmerston sits was acquired in 1971 by the Australian Government after concerns of under-supply of residential land in Darwin. The site was selected as the land was adjacent to existing transportation corridors. The decision to proceed with the development was made in 1980 and Palmerston was selected as the name for the new city. Development of Palmerston began during the early 1980s.
Climate: Palmerston and Darwin have two (2) seasons opposed to four (4) seasons in the cooler parts of Australia - the wet season (November-April) and the dry season (May-October). During the wet season Palmerston and Darwin experiences high humidity levels and heavy rainfall, with an average temperature of 32°C. During the dry season months the humidity level is lower, with an average temperature of 32°C and a minimum 16°C during the early morning hours.
Attractions: There is an array of rich and interesting historical World War II artefacts and preserved sites, a multicultural mix of restaurants and diverse outdoor markets, wildlife parks, water parks, and picturesque fishing spots within the Darwin, Palmerston and the greater Darwin area. The Top End is also a hub to spectacular natural attractions including Litchfield National Park (125kms south of Darwin).