Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathology

Make a lifestyle change and experience the relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Pathology Queensland has an exciting opportunity available for a Staff Specialist/ Senior Staff Specialist, Anatomical Pathology to join our Sunshine Coast Laboratory in a full time capacity (flexible part time may be considered) with a negotiable start date. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital is a state-of-the-art hospital in a coastal location and only 1 hour 15 minute drive from Brisbane. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology.

At Sunshine Coast University Hospital we get more than 20000 histology and cytology cases per year. We train five Anatomical Pathology registrars. Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.

On top of an attractive base salary, additional allowances include Motor Vehicle, Professional Development and Attraction and Retention (50% of base pay). The starting pay-point within the pay scale from L18 to L27 is determined by the years elapsed since specialist registration as a pathologist. Queensland Health also provides the opportunity to maximise your income by offering access to Salary Packaging options.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the local and remote frozen section service, perform on site and remote MDTs, be able to participate in the after-hours on call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
• The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Interstate and international healthcare workers who move to Queensland to work for Queensland Health may be eligible for a $10,000 incentive payment on commencement. You will also receive another $10,000 after completion of a full 12 months of service in Queensland.