Visiting Medical Specialist (530920)

The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Women’s, Adolescent’s and Children’s Services is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Visiting Medical Specialist (Tasmanian Clinical Genetics Service) vacancy.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicant will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Department of Women’s, Adolescent and Children’s Services is a supportive, coherent, and highly functioning team which is motivated to meet the service needs of our community.

The Role

• Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to TCGS patients and their families/carers Statewide.
• Facilitate the development and delivery of best practice in general genetics services to patients across Tasmania.
• Lead and contribute to clinical research in the field of clinical genetics at both the Tasmanian Health Service and the University of Tasmania.
• Provide services to the School of Medicine through the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Tasmania in undergraduate teaching and learning.
  
  

Actively pursue improved outcomes for genetics patients by participating in:

• Post graduate teaching; and
• Audit and evaluation.

Hobart, Tasmania

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Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

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Salary

Visiting Medical Specialist Level 1 – Level 4

• $161.67 - $194.30 per hour
• Exclusive of paid recreation leave, sick leave, conference leave and sabbatical leave entitlements

OR

Visiting Medical Specialist Level 1 – Level 4 (RUR)

• $187.50 - $225.38 per hour
• Inclusive of paid recreation leave, sick leave, conference leave and sabbatical leave entitlements

Hourly rates are subject to any increases in remuneration in accordance with the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019

The hourly rate is commensurate to years of service

• Advancement to the Level 4 salary range is subject to Schedule 1: Guidelines for Progression to VMS Level 4 in the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part-time day work, working 15.2 hours per fortnight commencing from as soon as possible.

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.

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

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 Associated Documents

• (image) 530920 Visiting Medical Specialist VMS 1-4 WACS (Oct 2024) WWCR CSU.pdf
• (image) 530920 Visiting Medical Specialist VMS 1-4 WACS (Oct 2024) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• (image) 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• (image) 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

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

For more information contact

Dr Mathew Wallis
Consultant Clinical Geneticist/HoD TCGS
Phone: 03 6166 8296
Email: [email protected]

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