Senior Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Surgery Unit (ESU) (527755)
- Tasmania Government
- Australia, Tas
- Sep 4, 2023
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...
Job Description:
The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
The Royal Hobart Hospital is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Senior Resident Medical Officer – Emergency Surgical Unit (ESU) opportunity for 2024.
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre.
As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
- Superannuation and salary packaging
- Relocation Assistance
- Support and dynamic work environment
- Strong Professional and social networks
- A unique and well-balanced lifestyle
Salary
$97,946 to $116,260 per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
- A new wages agreement has been agreed and is currently being registered in the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The new rates apply to this position and are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2023 as per the following link: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/careers/employee-benefits/salary-rates/medical-practitioner-salary-rates
- Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5 (Senior RMO Year 1) to Level 8 (Senior RMO Year 4)
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work, 80 hours per fortnight, commencing 05 February 2024 until 03 February 2025.
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.
Location
Emergency Surgery Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital
Duties
- Admission of patients.
- Care of patients in the wards including a daily ward round.
- Attend Specialist and Registrar ward rounds and record all decisions made in the medical history.
- Timely responses to calls by members of the patient’s care team.
- Ensure that consultations occur when requested.
- Interact with families or carers of hospital patients.
- Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment.
- Checking and signing of result sheets for investigations.
- Undertake procedures as required.
Accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous recording in the medical record including progress notes each day
Essential Requirements
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 of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.- 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.
Desirable Requirements
Current Driver’s Licence (if applicable to allocated role)
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
(image) Generic Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (April 2023) CS.pdf
(image) Generic Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (April 2023) CS.docx
(image) 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
(image) 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx
How to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign.
NOTE: You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You ARE required to submit a current CV & cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
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:
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.
Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For more information contact
Dr Luke Rayner
Head of Department – General Surgery
Email: luke.rayner@ths.tas.gov.au
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