Registrar - Advanced Trainee (Geriatric Medicine) (521296)

 
  • Tasmania Government
  • Australia, Tas
  • May 12, 2023
Medicine Full-time

Job Description:

We offer:

• Flexible work/life balance

• Attractive Salary Package

• Dynamic team environment

• Professional Development

The Aged Care Department is accredited for 2 Advanced Trainee positions, each of 12 months duration. The successful applicant will be working with of a team of junior doctors and Consultants with potential rotations including the Royal Hobart Hospital Older Persons Unit, the Orthogeriatrics liaison service, the RHH Consults service, Jasmine Unit (at the Royal Fagan Centre, focusing on rehabilitation in patients with BPSD) and P1/P3 (multidisciplinary rehabilitation). Preferences for rotations will be discussed between the trainees and Director of Clinical Teaching in Aged Care prior to commencement, considering educational objectives.

The position is suitable as core training for Advanced Trainees in Geriatrics or non-core training for Advanced Trainees in General Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Palliative Care or Emergency Medicine.

Salary

$97,946 - $138,593 per annum

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time day work (part time hours may be considered), 80 hours per fortnight commencing 07 August 2023 until 5 August 2024 (24 months may be negotiable)

Location

Various – Peacock 3/Peacock1/Older persons Unit/Jasmin (Roy Fagan Unit)

Duties

The Advanced Trainee is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital as required.

Essential Requirements

  • General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

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:

a) Crimes of Violence

b) Sex Related Offences

c) Serious Drug Offences

d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

(image) Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.pdf
(image) Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.docx
(image) Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
(image) Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx

How to apply

Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign – please click the blue Apply Now button.

You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You ARE required to submit a current CV AND cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

Please note: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.


For further information please contact:

Dr Andrea Lees
Staff Specialist, Geriatrician
Head of Department, Aged Care Service
[email protected]

For further information on the application process please contact:

Marita Eccles
[email protected]

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