General Practitioner (GP) Australia

Job Overview

Location: Manchester, England. Sector: Medical & Nursing. Salary: $400,000.00 - $500,000.00 per annum. Benefits: Relocation Assistance.

About the Opportunity

Are you a GP interested in moving to Australia? Motivated to make a lifestyle change and swap the cold, wet UK weather for a warm Aussie beach climate? We are currently working with a large network of GP health centres across Australia's East and West Coast that are actively seeking UK-trained Specialist GPs to join their team under the expedited specialist pathway.

About Us

DNA Healthcare is an Australian recruitment agency that connects healthcare professionals with roles in General Practice and other medical facilities across the country. We manage much of the process with assistance across AHPRA registration, contract negotiation, visa applications, and relocation assistance.

What We Offer

• Assistance with relocation to Australia
• Visa applications
• Guidance on the Specialist GP Pathway
• Negotiation of GP job offers and contracts
• Temporary accommodation in Australia + flights
• Education on the Australian medical market and government systems
• Provider number applications and Medicare process support
• Assistance with mandatory compliance documentation

GP Billing / Renumeration Model

GP billing in Australia is primarily through bulk billing, where the doctor bills Medicare directly and the patient pays nothing out-of-pocket, or private billing, where the patient pays a fee and receives a partial rebate from Medicare. Many practices use a mixed-billing model, combining these options depending on the patient and service. GPs have the flexibility to choose how to bill but must be transparent about costs. On average most GPs take home between $2000 - $2500 per day based on a 65-70% margin split with a guaranteed hourly rate for the first 3-6 months while you are settling into the practice.

Patient Numbers

A general practitioner in Australia sees between 4 to 5 patients per hour, though this can vary based on factors like practice size, location, and administrative demands. For example, larger clinics may see more patients, while suburban GPs might see fewer due to the nature of their practice.

Eligibility

• Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
• Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP)
• Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) or Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• MRCGP awarded from August 2007 onward
• CCT awarded by the GMC or the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board
• Confirmation of Specialist or GP training from the GMC

Contact

For more information or looking to make the move, please email Andrew Whitelaw at and quote reference number: 17107.