Advanced Trainee (Geriatric Medicine)

The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We offer:

• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Professional Development

The Aged Care Department is accredited for two Advanced Trainee positions, each of 12 months duration. The successful applicant will be working with of a team of junior doctors and consultants with potential rotations including the Royal Hobart Hospital Older Persons Unit, the Orthogeriatrics liaison service, the RHH Consults service, Jasmine Unit (at the Royal Fagan Centre, focusing on rehabilitation in patients with BPSD) and P1/P3 (multidisciplinary rehabilitation). Preferences for rotations will be discussed between the trainees and Director of Clinical Teaching in Aged Care prior to commencement, considering educational objectives.
The position is suitable as core training for Advanced Trainees in Geriatrics or non-core training for Advanced Trainees in General Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Palliative Care or Emergency Medicine.
Salary
$131,000 - $183,500 per annum
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Award
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work (part time hours may be considered), 76 hours per fortnight, plus an additional 10 hours protected training time (pro rata), commencing as soon as possible until 3 February 2025 (24 months may be negotiable)
*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.
Location
Various - Peacock 3/Peacock1/Older persons Unit/Jasmin (Roy Fagan Unit)
Duties
The Advanced Trainee is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover at the hospital as required.
Essential Requirements

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

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:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
How to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign - please click the blue Apply Now button.
You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You ARE required to submit a current CV AND cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
Please note: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For further information please contact:
Dr Alice Minchin
Staff Specialist - Geriatric Medicine
Aged Care Service
For further information on the application process please contact:
Marita Eccles
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