Where you'll be working
The hospital you will be working in is the largest major hospital in North West Tasmania and is the main provider of public health and hospital services to residents of the region. A 160-bed facility providing high quality healthcare and specialist services in medical, surgical and allied health specialties through inpatient and outpatient departments.
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 larger site, with antenatal care provided at the secondary hospital, and additional 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. The current senior staffing mix includes full time and part time Specialists, in addition the site 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 O&G Specialists who view challenges as opportunities and are driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems.You 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. You 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.
Where you'll be living
Tasmania is one of the most idyllic and picturesque sites of Australia, you will be living in a thriving regional community that values nature and adventure. This region of Tasmania is known to have the cleanest air in the world, and is home to Australia's largest area of temperate rainforest as well as coastal and river regions that have been important to Indigenous Tasmanians for tens of thousands of years.
With all the benefits of a city lifestyle, affordable housing, easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes and national parks, North West Tasmania is an enviable location offering a beautiful environment and laid back lifestyle. You'll have access to seaside villages, distilleries, caves, mountains, waterfalls and art deco architecture in this bustling sea-port city, with no shortage of sights to see or things to do.
Salary informationBase salary up to $310,389 plus multiple allowances makes an extremely attractive package.
RequirementsFellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) or equivalent.
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