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Form of workThe Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Consultant/Specialistin Obstetrics and Gynaecology, to join a great supportive team, in this beautiful coastal region.
- Beautiful coastlines and world class beaches, rugged mountains, highland lakes, and extensive heritage listed wilderness.
- It is a great place to raise a family with excellent education options, affordable real estate, and plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.
- Tasmania is a real treasure, and this opportunity combines both professional and personal satisfaction!
- Dynamic team environment
- Affordable housing
- Remuneration package ranges from $450,000 to excess of, $600,000 with further salary increments available, excluding superannuation. In addition, access to generous accommodation and relocation costs.
The successful applicant will work with the Clinical Director – Women’s and Children’s and assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist obstetric and Gynaecological medical care to patients in the region, in addition to outreach services across the broader region that are located at picturesque regional centres.
The maternity unit, housing the birthing suite and all inpatient maternity patients for the region, is located at the Private Hospital, with antenatal and postnatal services offered at both the other Hospitals. There are approximately 1000 births annually and staffing includes experienced midwives. High risk births are managed in conjunction with the other Hospitals in the State, supported by the local endocrinology and diabetic teams. The unit is supported by a Level 4 Neonatal Unit and an 8 bed Level 4 Intensive Care Unit.
The Health Service 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 Service:
The health service has the main acute 160 bed teaching Hospital (with a rural clinical school attached) and a 70 bed Private Hospital, the other acute Hospital is located a short distance away and has 130 beds.
The Location:
Located in a beautiful seaport city with a population of 20,000 people, this region is un-spoilt and within easy drive of rugged mountains, spectacular wilderness and sparkling highland lakes. Unpolluted coastal seas and rich fertile soils enable local produce to be some of the world's finest foods.
Enjoy four distinct seasons, the surrounding oceans give Tasmania a moderate climate without the scorching heat of many parts of Australia or the 'deep freeze' winters that affect Northern Hemisphere countries at similar latitudes.
Choose to test your endurance, raft a wild river, reignite your creative side, relax into island life with a local wine, or immerse yourself in the discovery of fine foods from farm gates.
Tasmania has a wide variety of activities and attractions including: Camping, Fishing, Gardening, Golf, Wildlife Watching, Walking and Trekking, 4WD Adventures, Diving, Cycling, Kayaking and Canoeing, Surfing, White-water Rafting and Surf Lifesaving.
Everything is so easy to reach so you can pack more into your day because you spend less time driving.
Property prices on the coast are affordable and can include stunning sea views. A wonderful location to raise a family with a friendly/welcoming rural community and good public/private schools.
Air travel to Melbourne is less than one hour and relatively inexpensive.
Skills & Qualifications required:
Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology – FRANZCOG
How do I Apply?
Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at ******@ccjobs.com.au.
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on:0401010***.
