Registrar - Retrieval (518849)

The Role:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Retrieval Registrar is responsible for the retrieval and commencement of management of critically unwell patients and the provision of high-quality care when transporting inpatient and outpatients between sites of service delivery in a partnership with the patient, their family and other health professionals. <\/p>\n

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.<\/p>\n

Launceston General Hospital Tasmania<\/p>\n

Retrieval Registrar positions staffing a 24 hour 7 day a week medical retrieval service for critically ill patients requiring hospital transfer both intra and interstate on a call out basis. When not actively retrieving the Retrieval Registrar is based in and rostered to 80 hours per fortnight in the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Intensive Care Unit performing the duties of an ICU Registrar. (By negotiation Retrieval Registrars may also be based in the LGH Department of Emergency Medicine) <\/p>\n

The LGH has a purpose-built Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with 11 fully staffed beds (expandable to 13). We are the major referral centre for North and North West Tasmania. We are accredited as a general training unit (C12 pre-2014) by CICM and for completion of the ICU requirement of training for both ACEM and ANZCA trainees. Time in our unit also counts a Rural Exposure for CICM. Our trainees gain exposure to a wide range of investigations, interventions, and procedures.<\/p>\n

We also offer:<\/p>\n

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• A weekly teaching program including formal ICU teaching and ICU skills session<\/li>\n
• Weekly echocardiography training<\/li>\n
• A regular Journal Club<\/li>\n
• Support for trainees preparing primary and fellowship exams<\/li>\n
• A monthly Morbidity and Mortality meeting<\/li>\n
• Research grants available<\/li>\n
• Opportunities to complete rotations in Anaesthesia, Medicine and Emergency Medicine<\/li>\n
• Rotations to related specialities or participation in the Tasmanian Aeromedical and Retrieval Service can be arranged for suitably experienced applicants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Details of Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n

  Fixed term, full time day work with on call, position working 80<\/span> <\/span>hours per fortnight commencing asap until 4 February 2024 <\/span><\/p>\n

  *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 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.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Salary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $97,946 - $138,593 per annum, pro rata <\/p>\n

    \u201cIn addition to the annual salary a one-off up-front payment of between $10,000 and $12,000 pro rata (dependent upon qualifications and experience) will be paid upon commencement\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    Eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:<\/p>\n

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        General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia<\/p>\n

        Enrolled in the relevant speciality training program<\/p>\n*Registration\/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee\u2019s responsibility to ensure that registration\/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration\/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Capable of independently managing critically ill airways and transporting critically ill patients independently with support from a Retrieval Consultant over the phone<\/p>\n

        Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:<\/p>\n

        At least 4 Full years of postgraduate experience<\/p>\n

        Achieved APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support) certification<\/p>\n

        Has successfully completed all fellowship examinations relevant to their training program and employment and is within 1 year of obtaining specialist fellowship<\/p>\n

        The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre\u2011employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:<\/p>\n

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        1. Conviction checks in the following areas:\n
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           1. crimes of violence<\/li>\n
           2. sex related offences<\/li>\n
           3. serious drug offences<\/li>\n
           4. crimes involving dishonesty<\/li>\n
           5. serious traffic offences (delete if not required)
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           6. Identification check<\/li>\n
           7. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n

              We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.<\/p>\n

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              • Generic Registrar - Retrieval MP5-11 (May 2022) HR22 (1).pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Generic Registrar - Retrieval MP5-11 (May 2022) HR22 (1).docx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Applicant Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Apply Online. Please click the blue \"Apply now\" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. <\/p>\n

                  You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.<\/p>\n

                  Please Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.<\/li>\n
                  • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    For More Information <\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Dr Ashley Crosswell<\/p>\n

                    Position: Staff Specialist Intensivist
                    Phone: (03) 6777 6578
                    E-mail: [email protected]<\/p>\n

                    Important Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.<\/p>\n

                    To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au<\/a> and look for \u201cExisting applicant login\u201d where you can update your details<\/p>\n

                    The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.<\/em><\/p>