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Prospect Medical Centre

 
Prospect Practice 2
 
 
Practice Details
Address
 4 Trotters Lane, Prospect 7250    
Phone & Fax
Ph: 03 6344 7991 Fax: 03 6343 1527
Email
 cigglesden@pmctas.com.au  
Website
 No

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RA Classification
2
Accreditation Level
Accredited to train GPT1, GPT2 and GPT3 registrars
Accredited by
RACGP
Practice Hours
8.30 - 6.00
Branch Practice
No
Associated Hospital
Calvary, Launceston
Services offered by hospital
Full
Distance from nearest hospital
5 Kms
VMO rights
No
No. acute beds
 
Aged care beds/nursing home
 Yes
After Hours Assistance
GP Assist & L.A.H.M.
Practice Management software
Best Practice 2011
Electronic data/hard data/both
Both
Internet connection
Telstra Bigpond
Billing type
Bulk billing/Private/W/comp/Reports
% bulk billed, %gap, %private
BB 45%, Private 55%  
Practice protols for billing
BB under 16 on HCC/Pension, discount rate for HCC/pension  
Practice Amenities
Toilets, staff room, garden, storage
Building features
Large doctors rooms/reception wll with windows
Parking available
Yes  
Med Students, PGPPP, other regs
Medical students & nurses  
Population served
Launceston and country areas  
Demographic of population
Mixture  
What is commonly seen
Normal general practice, workers comp, removals, immunisations
Staff Details
Practice Manager
Cecily Igglesden  
Number of Doctors
8, 5.6 FTE  
Doctors hours
4 F/T, 4 P/T  
Doctors Special Interests
All general medicine removals, pap smear, GPMP/TCA plans, mental health, immunisations
Doctors qualifications
FRACGP  
Supervisors
 Dr Gerard Vanderslink, Dr Frank Brunacci
Principal Supervisors Profile
Qualifications in Obstetrics, worked mainly in Tasmania
How many nurses & coverage
4 Nurses M-F 8-5pm
What allied health available
GPMP/TCA/Diabetes Nurses, Mental Health Nurse, GP specialising in skin (see brochure)
How many reception staff
10  
Registrar Details
Own room for registrar
Yes  
Expected hours for registrar
8.30-5.30 (Negotiable)  
Evenings
 Depends on patient demand  
Nights
 No  
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays
Sat: No, Sun - No P/Hol - No
On call and frequency
May have to fill in  
On call support
Yes
Is part-time work available?
Yes  
Number of patients per hour
4 per hour  
Practice training style
As below
Method/forms of teaching
Supervision/Practical/Hands on  
Procedures reg will be able to undertake during placement
To discuss with supervisor
Learning resources available
Therapeutic Guidelines/ehealth handook
Safety features
Security alarm on phone/not alone in practice /portable silent alarm
Registrar accomodation
No  
Equipment
ECG
 Yes  
Spirometry
 Yes  
Molemax or equivalent
   
Which GP Division covers practice
Medicare Local  
Nat Min Terms & Conditions - % for each term
Negotiated at interview
Period calculated 3/12 or 2/52 for eg
Negotiated at interview  
+ superannuation or including
Negotiated at interview  
Extra
Information about town and facilities
Catholic school grade 7-11 and public primary and high school 1 km away. City centre 6 kms away, bank/supervarket/chemist/takeaway all close
Practice expectation of registrar
Team player, eager to learn
Practice ethos/philosophy
To provide comprehensive and thoughtful medical care to our patients. Prospect Medical Centre is a purpose built general practice that provides excellent facilities and support for both patients and gps. The practice prides itself on providing a very high level of team work through our administrative, nursing and allied health units who work closely with our doctors.