Registrar - Advanced Trainee (Geriatric Medicine) (521296)

Job Description:

We Offer

• Flexible work/life balance

• Attractive Salary Package

• Dynamic team environment

• Professional Development

The Role

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.

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Salary

$97,946 - $138,593 per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

• Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
• *Please note that the Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement has recently been negotiated but is not yet certified by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The new salary rates can be found at the following link Medical Practitioner salary rates | Tasmanian Department of Health
• Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.

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 a soon as possible until 5 August 2024 (24 months may be negotiable)

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant/s

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

Hobart - 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:

• Crimes of Violence
• Sex Related Offences
• Serious Drug Offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty.

2. Identification check

3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Statement of Duties

Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.pdf
Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (April 2023) CS.docx

Application Guide

Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx

How to apply:

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.

Applications close: Friday 8 December, 11:55PM

For further information, please contact:

Dr Andrea Lees
Staff Specialist, Geriatrician
Head of Department, Aged Care Service
andrea.lees@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information on the application process please contact:

Marita Eccles
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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