Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (501897)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

Details of Appointment

Multiple permanent full time shift worker positions working 76 hours per fortnight

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Why Tasmania?

It’s different here.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Emergency Medicine, who will work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania’s North West Region. Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Staff Specialist provides specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).

The NWRH and MCH Emergency Departments (ED), have approximately 30,000 presentations annually and treat a broad range of patients. The NWRH is the regional trauma centre with a 25% admission rate. The MCH is a sub-acute hospital with limited services and a 15% admission rate. The MCH is staffed with both FACEM and FACRRM.

The NWRH ED is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for 24 months of training with an application for year 4 training currently in process. The Emergency Department at MCH is accredited for emergency medicine certificate and diploma courses.

Fellows of the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine and Fellows of the Australian College of General Practitioners with skills and qualifications in Emergency Medicine, ideally the ED Diploma, are encouraged to apply. There are multiple clinical support portfolios that include quality and safety, education, ultrasound and EMET.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

Salary

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Conjoint appointment with UTAS RCS
• Part time appointment

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant speciality
• Current Driver’s Licence

• The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
• Crimes of violence
• Sex related offences
• Serious drug offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Serious traffic offences
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

• Generic Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (NWRH & MCH) SMP 1-11 (Aug 2021) HR.pdf
• Generic Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (NWRH & MCH) SMP 1-11 (Aug 2021) HR.docx

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to the listed contact person including the below form:

• Application for Employment (PDF).pdf
• Application for Employment (Word).docx

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Post your application with the above application form to:

Human Resources

Department of Health
Attention Donna Stubbs

PO Box 21
LATROBE TAS 7307

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you address the selection criteria which are located in the Statement of Duties.

For More Information

Donna Stubbs

Position: Employment Consultant, Medical Services (NW)
Phone: 03 6478 5283
E-mail: donna.harris@health.tas.gov.au

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