Overview
Department of Health Tasmania – Burnie TAS
Staff Specialist - Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
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.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full time, day worker, with on call, working 76hours per fortnight. nothwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
What Can We Offer?
* Contemporary, well equipped work environments
* Flexible work/life balance
* Attractive Salary Package
* Dynamic team environment
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
Why Tasmania?
It's different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
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With the range of allowances included the salary at full time, can range from Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 – Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3, $425,404 - $629,291 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation
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 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
* Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
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
*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. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
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.
Documents
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
* Generic Staff Specialist - O&G SMP1-11 (October 2022) WWCR HR22.docx
Application Guide:
* Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
Contacts
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name:Donna Stubbs
Position:Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW
Phone number: (03) 6478 5***
Email address:************@ths.tas.gov.au
or
Name:Prof Boon Lim
Position:Clinical Director Women's and Children's
Phone number: (03) 64936***
Email address:********@ths.tas.gov.au
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