Staff Specialist - Paediatrician

Staff Specialist - Paediatrician (502358)
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible until September 2024

• 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.

Why Tasmania?
It's different here.
Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness - our Tasmanian-ness - is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.
The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Air travel from Devonport to Melbourne is less than one hour.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist Paediatrician, who will work as part of the Paediatric Department across the North West region.
The Paediatrics department provides a consultative service supported by inpatient and outpatient services, as well as outreach services located at regional centres which include the West Coast District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and King Island District Hospital and Devonport Community Health. The NWRH provides a neonatal service and busy inpatient service. The MCH provides an ever increasing general, behavioural and community paediatrics service. The current senior staffing mix includes full time and part time Specialists with excellent Registrar and JMO support, in addition the NWRH is accredited with the RACP for Registrar training. This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.
Please note only Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) candidates can be considered for this position.
Who are we?
Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Department of Health - North West (DoH), has major sites located approximately 50km apart.
The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport.
The North West Private Hospital is co-located with the NWRH and this facilitates private practice for many of the region's specialists.
The DoH 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 medical education program.
Salary:
You will 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.
You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $210,000 - Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $288,000, further salary increments available.
What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
• Current Driver's Licence
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

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
• Serious Traffic Offences
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
How to Apply
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to the listed contact person including the below form:
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Post your application with the above application form to:
Tasmanian Health Service
Human Resources
Attention Donna Stubbs
PO Box 21
LATROBE TAS 7307
In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
For More Information
Donna Stubbs
Phone: (03) 6478 5283
Position: Employment Consultant - Medical Services (NW)
Email:
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