AddressThe Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is the tertiary referral hospital for Tasmania, and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania Medical School. The Hospital provides most specialist medical services for the state, and is conveniently located in the central city, with easy access to all services and Hobart’s waterfront and inner suburbs.
The Department of Neurology at RHH is fully accredited for neurology training and provides management of an average of 20 neurology and stroke inpatients, plus serves a wide range of subspecialty clinics and neurophysiology services. We provide a rewarding and supportive training environment, with regular protected teaching sessions and financially supported professional development. Further information on the department is available here.
Note that prospective first and second year core advanced trainees in neurology need to apply for RHH positions through the match process co-ordinated by ANZAN – see information here.
The information and application links here are for an elective/fellowship year at RHH, in neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular/neurophysiology. This position includes multiple outpatient clinics and NCS/EMG sessions per week, aiming to achieve subspecialisation in these fields and level 2 NCS/EMG proficiency.
Further information on the RHH Neuroimmunology-Neuromuscular Fellowship-elective position is available here.
This position is well funded by the Commonwealth STP program and is for registrars completing physician training with the RACP in Australia. It is therefore not available to overseas applicants seeking a single year of practice in Australia.
$131,000 - $183,500 per annum, pro rata + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging and relocation assistance.
Base salary per annum is dependent on experience (3rd year registrars would usually commence at a base of at least $144,000).
Please note the base salary package is also supplemented by an on-call allowance (8% of base salary), overtime rates and call back rates when on call. Further, the STP funding associated with this position includes a $25,000 rural loading, part of which can be used to fund outreach clinic visits and remaining funds can be used towards professional development and rental costs while in Hobart.
Salary is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award
Fixed term, full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight (+10 hours protected training time) commencing 3 February 2025 – 2 February 2026.
Note part time hours may be considered.
Applicants should note that, for a period of a twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Department of Neurology, Royal Hobart Hospital
- Outreach clinics are also performed at Department of Neurology, Launceston General Hospital
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The Neuroimmunology/Neuromuscular senior registrar/fellow will work under supervision in outpatient clinics in these fields and perform NCS/EMG studies for both inpatients and outpatients.
The fellow will also be expected to undertake on call duties after hours for inpatients and emergency patients, expected to be on a 1 in 5 basis in 2025.
- 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
Highly Desirable Requirements
- Two years of relevant clinical experience (ie., two years of neurology advanced training).
- High level English language oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Eligibility and commitment to undertake training with RACP
Download the Statement of Duties & Associated Documents
- Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
- Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Functional Statements specific to each position
- Function Statement - Neuroimmunology & Neuromuscular Senior Registrar at 2025.pdf
- Function Statement - Neuroimmunology & Neuromuscular Senior Registrar at 2025.docx
Application Guide
- 1. THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.pdf
- 1. THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.docx
What do I submit with my application?
Please ensure your application includes:
- A current CV
- A cover letter outlining why you seek the job, your relevant experience to date and any other information that addresses the desirable requirements above
- Qualifications
How do I submit my application?
Please click the blueApply now button on this screen - you will be prompted to complete an online application form and upload your CV, cover letter and supporting documents. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Referee details are submitted as part of the online application - please ensure you have the correct contact details for a minimum of two referees before submitting your application. Referees will be contacted by the interview panel and/or the medical workforce panel where required.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment.
- Overseas trained applicants who are not completing training with the RACP will not be considered for this recruitment.
Additional general and departmental information, if required, is available by contacting:
Dr Dean Jones
Director of Neurology
**********@ths.tas.gov.au
For further information on the application process, if required, please contact:
Medical Staffing Unit
Email: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au
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