Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine (NWRH) (524908)

Job Description:

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Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call), position working 76 hours per fortnight, for a period of three years.

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

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Emergency Medicine, North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine and assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the NWRH in Burnie, while some clinical shifts may be undertaken at the Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe.

The NWRH Emergency Department has approximately 29,000 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 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
• Management Allowance
• Salary range is in accordance with the Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement 2019

What we can offer:

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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. 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:
   1. crimes of violence
   2. sex related offences
   3. serious drug offences
   4. crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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.

• 524908 Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine NWRH SMP1-11 (April 2023).pdf
• 524908 Clinical Lead - Emergency Medicine NWRH SMP1-11 (April 2023).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

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.

Please Note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For More Information

Donna Stubbs

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

Important Information

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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.

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