Relocation support packages plus accommodation support on arrival.
The whole world needs you; you can be a Geriatrician anywhere, but what's different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Come and work in a meaningful place.
Royal Hobart Hospital and the Department of Geriatric Medicine are seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine vacancy.
Who are we?
The Royal Hobart Hospital is a tertiary hospital in southern Tasmania, serving a population of 300,000. It is Tasmania's largest hospital and a major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Role
The Aged Care department at RHH has 106 inpatient beds for acute older persons' care across three sites in central Hobart—60 acute care beds, 36 subacute beds (Geriatric Evaluation and Management), plus 10 beds for patients with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia requiring slow‐stream rehabilitation, and an additional 12‐bed GEM at‐home service.
There is a strategic vision for an Older Person's Emergency Department geriatrician role. The Aged Care specialists provide multiple services to inpatients (including a consultative service and a shared care orthogeriatrics model of 10‐20 patients) and to outpatients, and they deliver a robust educational program.
Clinics and Services
Clinics include memory, falls and balance, movement disorders, geriatric oncology, continence and pain patients. All clinics involve Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and are supported by a dedicated aged‐care clinic nurse and closely associated with the Community Rehabilitation Unit, which is co‐located on site. Clinic sessions consist of a mix of face‐to‐face and telehealth (video/telephone) consultations. There is also the option to participate in regional TAZREACH outreach clinics.
Research and Education
There are opportunities to pursue research interests and experiences as part of this role. The department provides a strong education program to undergraduates, allied health, nursing and postgraduates.
Team
The aged‐care department has 9 FTE registrar positions, including up to four advanced trainees in geriatrics. The remainder are registrars in Geriatric Medicine, supported by six interns in acute geriatrics, one intern in orthogeriatrics, and six resident medical officers across the subacute services.
Benefits
* Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
* Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well‐respected team.
* Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
* Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
* Relocation support packages plus accommodation support on arrival.
* Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
Salary
The remuneration package comprises the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements negotiated with the successful applicant depending on clinical experience and seniority.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Level 11 at $296,640, with further salary increments available.
Allowances
* Motor vehicle allowance: $28,389 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance: $16,480 pro rata per annum.
* Accommodation services.
* On‐call allowance as a percentage of base salary.
* All other allowances as per the current Award.
* Subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35 % of base salary plus on‐call, pro rata, may be paid from PPS if admitted; otherwise 35 % in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.
Relocation Support
* Up to $25,000 in reasonable relocation costs (economy airfares).
* Up to 12 weeks accommodation sourced through our accommodation services.
Other Benefits
* Access to salary package benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
* Fitness Passport—family and employee access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95 per week per person ($25.95 for a family).
* The Department of Health has achieved "Carer Accredited Employer Status," providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Details of Appointment
Fixed‐term, full‐time or part‐time day work (with on‐call), working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 12 months.
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.
Essential Requirements
* Holds specialist registration; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) on the specialist pathway; or
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an IMG with a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
Pre‐employment Checks
* Conviction checks in the following areas:
o Crimes of violence
o Sex‐related offences
o Serious drug offences
o Crimes involving dishonesty
* Identification check
* Disciplinary action in previous employment check
Downloads
* Generic Staff Specialist (Geriatric Medicine) SMP1‐11 (June 2024) CSU.pdf
* Generic Staff Specialist (Geriatric Medicine) SMP1‐11 (June 2024) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
* Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
* Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
Application Items
* 1–2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
* Current CV
* Contact details of two referees
* Qualifications and supporting documents
How to Apply
Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen. In order to be considered for this position you must complete a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.
Online applications are preferred as they ensure you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.
Applications submitted by an agency on behalf of an applicant will be considered provided that the agency is currently contracted to provide services to the Department of Health.
Contact Details
Dr Andrea Lees Head of Department Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine Phone: 0404 386 644 Email: andrea.lees@ths.tas.gov.au
Important Information
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EEOnE statement
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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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