Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Friday 10 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Launceston General Hospital invites applications to fill the role of Staff Specialist - General Medicine/Acute Care Services (504657). Provide specialist medical care to patients attending the Launceston General Hospital. Be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, day worker with on-call position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on a mutually agreed date.
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 and part-time vacancies.
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 - $301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
* Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annum, pro rata
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata
* Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
* Other allowances as award applicable
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* 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 sufficient experience in the specialty.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.
Desirable criteria include:
* Experience in acute stroke care including thrombolysis.
* Experience or interest in intermediate care models including hospital avoidance programs.
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, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
* Conviction checks in the following areas:
o Crimes of violence
o Sex-related offences
o Serious drug offences
o Crimes involving dishonesty
o Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and selection criteria.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
Please note:
* We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
* All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
* Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information
Position: Director of General Medicine
Phone: (03) 6777 6777
E-mail:
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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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