Staff Specialist - General Pathology (503703)

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.

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The Role:

• North Tasmanian Pathology Services (NTPS) is seeking to employ a General pathologist to be based at our GX category laboratory in Launceston. NTPS is the major Public pathology service provider for North Tasmanian region, servicing LGH and other Primary care centres located across North Tasmania.
• As a General Pathologist, you will be providing expert advice on clinical interpretation of diagnostic tests in Chemical Pathology, Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology and Haematology with a clear understanding of nature and causation of disease processes. The role will have frequent interactions with clinicians, scientific staff and other pathologists and will include oversight of the different sections of the laboratory including Chemical Pathology, Anatomical Pathology, Microbiology, Haematology, and Transfusion Medicine departments. The workload between the different pathology sub-specialities will be tailored to the clinical requirements of the laboratory and shared with other pathologists. The role also requires high-level interactions with scientific staff about testing methodologies, quality control techniques and delineating protocols for issuing of results.
• As a key member of this team, you will be expected to contribute effectively to interdisciplinary team meetings, peer review sessions, education and quality activities. The role is also expected to provide supervision, training and education sessions for medical practitioners undergoing post graduate training in Pathology, medical students, laboratory scientific staff, university students undergoing laboratory sciences and other health professionals.
• This role is required to build a strong working relationship with internal and external stake holders and ensure that referring clinicians and their patients get accurate and timely results to ensure quality and safety in patient care. The successful candidate will join a group of other highly skilled Pathologists and work as an integral team to provide high level of patient care in the community.

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The hospital:

• The Launceston General Hospital Master Plan has been released and outlines significant capital improvements across the facility resulting in improved service provision.
• The Launceston General Hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical specialist services and has a cohesive medical team promoting high quality services, innovation and research.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day work, position working 76 hours per fortnight to commence as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $163,005 - $247,768 per annum

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $234,726 -$247,768 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

• *Please note that Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement is currently under negotiation”

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $27,535 per annum
• Communication allowance of $1948 per annum
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $24,927 per annum
• Access to salary packaging
• On call is a requirement of the role, and an allowance will be paid in addition to base salary.
• Superannuation 11%
• Private Patient Plan up to 35%
• Relocation package and accommodation allowance available

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

*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. Experience in Anatomical Pathology, Cytopathology and Chemical Pathology
2. Successful completion of the Australasian, or equivalent overseas, training program in Pathology

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.

• 503703, 526325 Staff Specialist - General Pathology SMP1-11 (July 2022) HR22.pdf
• 503703, 526325 Staff Specialist - General Pathology SMP1-11 (July 2022) HR22.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 blue "Apply now" 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:

• 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

Dr Muhajir Bawa Mohamed

Position: Director of Pathology
Phone: (03) 6777 6690
E-mail: muhajir.mohamed@ths.tas.gov.au

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