Doctors in Training (DiT) 2024 - Registrar - Anatomical Pathology (524417)

Job Description:

Launceston is a location in the picturesque Tamar valley, and home to a number of excellent vineyards, dining establishments, gourmet food producers and farmers' markets. Launceston boasts an enviable lifestyle with relatively affordable real estate, stress-free commuting, quality education system and all the services you would expect. Launceston is one of Australia’s oldest cities featuring Colonial and Victorian architecture, public parks and the stunning Cataract gorge only a short walk from the CBD. It also serves as a hub for easy access to several of Tasmania's spectacular Wilderness World Heritage Areas including the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair and Walls of Jerusalem National Parks.​

Launceston is easily accessible from the mainland and all major airlines operate to Launceston regularly from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. They also offer seasonal direct flights from Perth and the Gold Coast.

From the pristine wilderness to epicurean adventures to world-class culture, living in Tasmania has so much to offer all wrapped up in a tranquil environment. Be inspired with all the opportunities to live and work on the Apple Isle, see what the Launceston General Hospital has to offer.

The role:

• Participate and train in a diagnostic and clinical anatomical pathology service for inpatients and outpatients of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH).
• Participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.
• Participate in research and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in the diagnostic histopathology, cytology and autopsy pathology services of the LGH at a level commensurate with experience.
• Participate in the gross description and dissection of specimens referred to the Anatomical Pathology on a rotational basis.
• Perform FNA biopsies on a rotational basis.
• Participate in tissue review meetings and multidisciplinary meetings at a level commensurate with experience.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records as required.
• Involvement in Quality Assurance within the hospital.
• Involvement in Hospital educational activities including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Participate in research activities.
• Supervision of Residents, Interns and Medical Students as required.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Multiple Fixed Term, full time, day worker position working 80 hours per fortnight, commencing from 5 February 2024 until 2 February 2025

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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.

Salary: Registrars

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $97,946 - $138,593 per annum, pro rata + 10.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
• *Please note that Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement is currently under negotiation”

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

*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’s 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.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. May require rotation to the Royal Hobart Hospital or a Private Laboratory in Tasmania

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
5. serious traffic offences (delete if not required)

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 524417, 524418 Registrar - Anatomical Pathology MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.pdf
• 524417, 524418 Registrar - Anatomical Pathology MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.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

Jay Nair

Position: Laboratory manager
Phone: (03) 6777 6690
E-mail: [email protected]

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