Practice Details |
Address |
37 Valley Road, Devonport 7310 |
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Phone & Fax |
Ph:03 6424 7598
F: 03 6424 5167
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Email |
admin@valleyrdmed.com.au |
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Website |
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 Google Map of Practice
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RA Classification |
2 |
Accredited by |
RACGP |
Accreditation level |
Accredited to take GPT1, GPT2, GPT3 registrars |
Practice Hours
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8.00-6.00pm |
Branch Practice |
No |
Associated Hospital |
Mersey Community Hospital |
Services offered by hospital |
General |
Distance from nearest hospital |
6km |
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VMO rights |
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No. acute beds |
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Aged care beds/nursing home |
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After Hours Assistance |
GP Assist - local roster |
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Practice Management software |
Pracsoft/MD |
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Electronic data/hard data/both |
Electonic |
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Internet connection |
Yes |
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Billing type |
Mixed |
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% bulk billed, %gap, %private |
25% Private, 75% BB |
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Practice protols for billing |
BB - HCC/Pension card holders <16 students |
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Practice Amenities |
Staff room |
Building features |
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Parking available |
Yes |
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Med Students, PGPPP, other regs |
Teaching practice for medical students |
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Population served |
25,000 |
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Demographic of population |
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What is commonly seen |
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Staff Details |
Practice Manager |
Wendy Beaton |
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Number of Doctors |
5 |
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Doctors hours |
8 Sessions per week |
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Doctors Special Interests |
Varied |
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Doctors qualifications |
FRACGP |
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Supervisors |
Dr Garry Beaton |
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Principal Supervisors Profile |
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How many nurses & coverage
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3 Nurses, 1 per session, 1 aged care assessments |
What allied health available |
Close proximity to all allied health professionals |
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How many reception staff |
3 |
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Registrar Details |
Own room for registrar |
Yes |
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Expected hours for registrar |
30-35 hours per week |
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Evenings |
N/A |
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Nights |
N/A |
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Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays |
9.00-11.00am |
On call and frequency |
N/A |
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On call support |
Not expected to do on call |
Is part-time work available? |
Yes |
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Number of patients per hour |
4 per hour |
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Practice training style |
As per GPTT guidelines |
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Method/forms of teaching |
Face to face with supervisor |
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Procedures reg will be able to undertake during placement |
Minor surgery |
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Learning resources available |
Wide variety of learning resources available |
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Safety features |
Emergency response button at reception. Doctors never alone in practice |
Registrar accomodation |
No |
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ECG |
Yes |
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Spirometry |
Yes |
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Molemax or equivalent |
Yes |
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Which GP Division covers practice |
GP North West |
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Nat Min Terms & Conditions - % for each term |
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Period calculated 3/12 or 2/52 for eg |
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+ superannuation or including |
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Extra |
Information about town and facilities |
Devonport is a large rural town with a population of about 25,000 people. It is the gateway to Tasmania as it is home to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry and has a local airport. The area is great for bushwalking, fishing, cycline, golfing etc. |
Practice expectation of registrar |
To have a great learning experience. To participate in the general practice and community environment. |
Practice ethos/philosophy |
To provide best medicalpractice affordable to everyone. |
Valley Road Medical Centre