Resident Medical Officer (502332)

Tasmanian Health Service - North West (North West Regional Hospital, Burnie, and Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe) has multiple opportunities for Resident Medical Officers.

The role:

• Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital (or rural facility).
• Provide after-hours emergency cover as determined by the relevant work unit.
• Rotations to Rural Practice sites across the state are available.
• Contribute to working a variety of shifts including days, afternoon and nights including weekdays and weekends.

Applicants who hold or are eligible for limited or provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia are eligible to apply for these positions.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

What's on offer?

• Access to 5 terms each clinical year providing more exposure to a variety of rotations – this is inclusive of 2 “Service Terms”
• Weekly JMO tutorials/training sessions provided both face to face or via Microsoft Teams
• Access to the Work Based Assessment Program, eligibility criteria does apply.
• Up to 12 months Hospital Accommodation provided
• Financial relocation assistance is available

The Hospital:

The Tasmanian Health Service – North West Region encompasses two hospitals, the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe. We are currently seeking applications for Resident Medical Officers to work across both hospitals.

The North-West Coast is a beautiful and accessible part of Tasmania with the opportunity for work life balance above what is afforded in larger cities.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, shift-worker position working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2024 until March 2025.

*notwithstanding 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.

Salary: $92,500 - $105,000 per annum. Our 11% employer superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Hold a Drivers License/ability to obtain to enable travel between both sites as you will be required to work across sites depending on operational need.

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:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

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.
• 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.

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.

Statement of Duties

• Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information

Melissah Green

Position: Administrative Support Officer Clinical Management Unit
Phone: (03) 6478 5421
E-mail: mel.green@ths.tas.gov.au

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