Berry Springs medical clinic EOI

Activity details

NT PHN aims to identify individuals or organisations interested in operating a primary care service from the current premises in Berry Springs, preferencing a general practice provider. In addition, NT PHN takes this as an opportunity to discuss a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to primary health care tailored to local health care needs.

The opportunity:

• Modern clinic fit out ready to use with large waiting area, reception area, four consulting rooms, pathology room, nurse room, staff common area, treatment area and ambulance bay access in the rear of the clinic. A floor plan is available via this EOI
• Floor space set up to allow other services to visit the practice such as pathology and allied health services
• The landlord is a local member of the community, very open to supporting new owners through lease negotiations
• Existing patient population
• Estimated 7000 people in the catchment area
• Local pharmacy located next door to clinic
• IGA, café and other small businesses located in the centre
• Significant community support for clinic.

NT PHN support includes:

• Introduction and/or facilitation of discussions with key parties including current owners of exiting clinic and landlord
• A $10,000 grant to support incidental costs incurred in set up
• Provision of assistance with the set up and implementation of the service through an experienced practice support team
• Support with recruitment of workforce
• Support through other NT PHN programs where applicable for example, the Strengthening Medicare reform agenda and initiatives.

Service Delivery

Interested parties should demonstrate their capacity to deliver general practice primary care services to the Berry Springs township and surrounding communities with an expectation to disclose intentions and plans for:

• operating hours, including option to deliver after hours services
• workforce/staff capacity both clinical and non-clinical including a breakdown of GP FTE
• business model and sustainability plan
• innovation and opportunities for MDT models of care including potential partnerships with allied health services if available, such as Nurse Practitioner led clinics
• encouraging workforce development including the placement of medical students and GP Registrars
• promoting a comprehensive primary health care model
• encouraging service integration
• maximising bulk billing options
• engagement and partnership with local stakeholders to achieve these goals.

EOI Meetings

Upon receipt of an application NT PHN will schedule a meeting with each applicant to have a detailed discussion on how they propose to establish a service with a focus on the following elements:

• The proposed model of delivery for general practice primary care services to the Berry Springs and surrounding communities
• The support that may be required in the development and implementation of this model.
  Aspiration and capacity to:
  • achieve practice viability and sustainability
  • support innovative and sustainable workforce models
  • encourage workforce development including the placement of medical students and GP Registrars.
  • promote a comprehensive primary health care model
  • encourage service integration
  • maximise bulk billing options
  • engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve these goals.