Job Description
The Department of Health seeks to fill a vacancy for a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist in Cardiac Anaesthesia. The successful applicant will provide clinical services in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients within the Southern area.
They will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs, undertake research in anaesthesia and perioperative care, and actively pursue improvements in clinical support areas as allocated by the Director.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
* Holds specialist registration or is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway;
* Has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and sufficient experience in the speciality;
* Is recognised as an Anaesthetist by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) holding FANZCA or equivalent;
* Has clinical exposure at a tertiary hospital standard within the last 12 months and recent fellowship or consultant practice in cardiac anaesthesia;
* Can perform and interpret comprehensive intraoperative trans-oesophageal echocardiography with completion or near-completion of an appropriate training program.
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Benefits
The Department of Health offers a range of benefits to its staff, including:
* Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits;
* Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team;
* Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development opportunities;
* Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines;
* Generous relocation support packages.
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Others
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.
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.