Staff Specialist - Anaesthetics (502309)

Job Description:

Details of Appointment

Multiple Permanent, full time, day worker (with on call) 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.

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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.

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Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Anaesthetics to work for the Department of Health across the North West Region.

Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport. Both sites provide acute and sub-acute services. The successful candidates will provide specialist anaesthesia treatment and care patients with on call services based at NWRH.

The two hospitals both have busy emergency and general medical departments. Both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics are primarily located at the NWRH with outpatient services at both sites. There are anaesthetic services provided at both sites however primarily based at NWRH as a result of on call services. A busy general orthopaedic and general surgical service is based at NWRH with the MCH providing predominately day surgery cases. A rehabilitation service is located in a purpose-built ward at the MCH. There are extensive outpatient services for a range of subspecialty services.

The North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) operates as a branch of the Northern Tasmania Cancer Service and it is linked with the Holman Centre in Launceston. The NWCC provides integrated oncology services to patients who live in North West Tasmania. Onsite support services in pathology, imaging and pharmacy are extensive.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is 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

You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $163,005 – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $228,206 with further salary increments available.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available, but not limited to:

• Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35%
• North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 25%
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $24,927 per annum
• Fully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu up to $25,758 per annum

What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

• 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
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Desirable Requirements

• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent as determined in accordance with International Medical Graduates (IMGs) clinical practice assessment requirements of ANZCA

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

• Generic Staff Specialist - Anaesthetics SMP1-11 (October 2021) HR.pdf
• Generic Staff Specialist - Anaesthetics SMP1-11 (October 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

For More Information

Donna Stubbs

Position: Employment Consultant, Medical Services (NW)
Phone: 03 6478 5283
E-mail: [email protected]

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