Overview
Department of Health Tasmania – Hobart TAS
The Career Medical Officer is expected to work with a high level of individual responsibility but is accountable to the Clinical Director for all aspects of performance. Direction and supervision are provided by consultant staff, as well as the Clinical Director.
The Career Medical Officer will work to cover Mental Health Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital, after hours.
The role involves supporting Mental Health Services by providing medical input as required across relevant hospital settings.
Responsibilities
* see patients referred to Mental Health Services by the Emergency Department
* attend to patients in the inpatient units including Short Stay Unit
* attend to patients in the rest of the hospital where input by a Mental Health medical officer is required
* Liaise with Consultants regarding patient care
* Record clinical information on admission, progress and discharge in the patient medical record
* Record all decisions made in the patient medical record
* Promote and maintain close links with multidisciplinary team assigned to patient
* Respond to calls by Registered Nurses related to patient care as soon as possible
* Undertake procedures as required
* Ensure accurate and timely recording of medications and treatment administered to patients
Benefits
* Attractive salary including salary packaging
* A multi-disciplinary work environment
* Family friendly workplace
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, night duty at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Emergency Department, and other units and wards within the hospital, shift-worker (set rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Position Features
* Participation in after-hours and on call roster services may be required
*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.
CMO's
Career Medical Officer Level 1 - 7 $128,750 - $183,340 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging
* Salary range is in withMedical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate
* Professional development and accelerated pathways
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family
* Other allowances as applicable
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
* General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Downloads
Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
* Career Medical Officer CMO 1-7 (word)
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Dr Arnob Chakrabort
Position: Clinical Director
Phone number: 6166 7528
Email address: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
Name: Trizia Cangelosi
Position: Senior Consultant Workforce Planning and Development
Phone number: 61660973
Email address: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
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