Who Are We Looking For? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Obstetrics and Gynaecology to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director – Women’s and Children’s to assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist obstetric and gynaecological care to patients attending North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a consultative service and is supported by a level 4 maternity, a level 4 neonatal unit, and an 8 bed intensive care unit. The maternity unit, housing the birthing suite and all inpatient maternity patients for the region, is located at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), with antenatal care provided at NWRH, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and the outreach clinics. There are approximately 1000 births annually and staffing includes experienced midwives with highly sought after MGP scheme. The outreach services (antenatal and gynaecology clinics) are located at regional centres which include the West Coast District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and King Island District Hospital and Health Centre. The current senior staffing mix includes full time and part time Specialists, in addition the NWRH is RANZCOG accredited for 2 FRANZCOG core trainees and Advanced Proceduralist trainees. Excellent continuing education opportunities are led by training Registrars with support from the consultants. The gynaecology service includes colposcopy and laparoscopy.
This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels. The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program. The successful applicant will participate in the after hours on call roster, based at NWRH. The frequency of on call is typically 1 in 5 weekdays and weekends.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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Details of appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a three year period.
*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation+ access to salary packaging
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 -$310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Management Allowance Clinical Lead 5% of base salary
Salary packaging options include a range of perks like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $28,786 per annum, pro rata
Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
North West Retention Allowance 20%
Generous relocation assistance and accommodation available
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility: Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Contact Name: Prof Boon Lim Position: Clinical Director Women’s and Children’s Phone number: (03) 64936558 Email address: boon.lim@ths.tas.gov.au
Name: Donna Stubbs Position: Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW Phone number: (03) 6478 5283 Email address: donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au
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