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.
A vacancy will be available for an unaccredited Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Tasmanian Cardiothoracic Unit. The unit is based at the Royal Hobart Hospital and serves as a tertiary care facility for the entire state of Tasmania. The unit manages a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, and the registrar would have a good all-round exposure to Cardiothoracic surgery. The position involves peri-operative management of patients, outpatient clinics, operative surgery as well as teaching and supervising interns and medical students who rotate through the unit. There are ample opportunities for research projects during the year.
Hobart is the capital city of Tasmanian and with a 1:3 on call, there is a good opportunity for work life balance as well as working towards a career in Cardiothoracic surgery.
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is located in the beautiful waterfront city of Hobart, framed between the Derwent River and Kunanyi / Mt Wellington and offers access to fine dining, impressive arts and a wide choice of accommodation within a short commute. The city also provides a great starting point to explore Tasmania's pristine wilderness and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
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Salary
$134,930 - $189,005 per annum
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time, day work 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.
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, part time and casual vacancies.
Location
Cardiothoracic Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital
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Duties
The Registrar 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 determined by the Unit.
Essential Requirements
* General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
* Current 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 Requirement
* Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
* This position would ideally suit someone who is working towards a training placement on the Cardiothoracic training program.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (25).pdf
Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (23).docx
0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Please submit an online application. Hard copy applications will not be considered for this recruitment.
You are asked to address the selection criteria within the statement of duties. We encourage you toapply online, please click the blue Apply Now button.
Please note applications received by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this Campaign.
For further information regarding the position please contact -
Mr Keshav M Bhattarai
Head of Department
Royal Hobart Hospital
Email:
F or information regarding application process, please contact -
Medical Staffing Unit
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