Job Summary
Launceston General Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding team. Serving a population of approximately 300,000, our unit provides a comprehensive Level 6 Urology service across North and North-West Tasmania, along with statewide sub-specialist services.
Role
* Operating in the Main Theatre Suite at LGH.
* Operating in the Day Procedure Unit at LGH & MCH.
* Seeing patients in the Outpatient Clinic at LGH & MCH.
* Weekly Grand Rounds.
* Provide consultative service for other specialty units.
* Supervising clinical work of junior medical staff in the Unit.
* Quality Assurance Activities within the LGH.
* Participating in Unit and Departmental Management Meetings.
* Participating in continuing education meetings.
* Teaching of the clinical staff (Doctors and Nurses).
* Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained for each patient.
* Overseeing the quality of care provided by the junior medical staff.
* Teaching & Research: Undergraduate teaching, including tutorials for students of the Tasmanian Medical School.
* Teaching of junior medical staff.
* Participate in clinical reviews and research activities at the LGH.
* Research is encouraged with funds available through the Clifford Craig Foundation.
* Call Back.
* Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.
* The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Location
Launceston General Hospital & Mersey Community Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services; outpatients and theatre suites.
Appointment Details
Fixed Term, part time, day worker with on‐call, working 21 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a three‐year period. A possibility exists for the successful applicant to work in a position of a Visiting Medical Specialist or as a Staff Specialist, hours to be negotiated.
Salary and Allowances
Visiting Medical Practitioners (Level 1–4) salary range $254,149 – $445,341 per annum, pro‐rata + 12 % superannuation + access to salary packaging. Urology Specialist Allowance of up to $110,000 per annum, pro‐rata. Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.
Essential Qualifications
* Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.
Desirable Qualifications
* Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or equivalent.
* Experience in female urology and robotics highly valued.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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