Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology (514395)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Friday 09 May, :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
Provide Pathology Services of the highest possible standard to patients.
The Team:
North Tasmanian Pathology Services (NTPS) provides Pathology services to Launceston General Hospital and the Northern regions of Tasmania. We are the only public pathology service operating in North Tasmania. NTPS aims to deliver a high quality service to general practitioners, medical specialists and private hospitals, providing patients with no out of pocket expenses for Medicare eligible tests. The team at NTPS comprises a large team involving multidisciplinary scientists, technicians and Pathologists.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join the team.
notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
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.
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 $28,389 per annum
* Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum
* Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
* Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
* Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
* Fitness Passport - You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Essential Criteria
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* 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.
Desirable Criteria
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
1. Experience in Cytopathology and Post Mortem procedures
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:
* Crimes of violence
* Sex related offences
* Serious drug offences
* Crimes involving dishonesty
* Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
NOTE: Graduates from RCPA awaiting their final examination results are encouraged to apply
Application Process
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, 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.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
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.
Contact Information
For more information
Position: Director of Pathology
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Next Steps:
* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
* Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.