Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General Hospital Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 June, 2024 11:55 PM Sunday 30 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1-3 Employment type: Full Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston Fulfil several targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and to assist in the coordination and training of surgical Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). The role: Fulfil several targeted activities to improve the delivery of general surgical services to patients at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and to assist in the coordination and training of Surgical Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). The role will involve a mix of the following objectives: The undertaking of approved general surgical outpatient and inpatient services. Participation in the after-hours Registrar/Consultant on-call rosters. Provision of leadership and mentoring for surgical registrars and RMOs in training. Assisting with quality improvement, audit and service improvement within the Department of Surgery. Also dependent upon qualifications and interests of the incumbent, there may be the opportunity to be involved with other teaching and research activities. Within the four broad position objectives described above, the incumbent will be responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the LGH. There may also be a need to periodically participate in the after hours cover at the hospital as determined by the Director of Surgery. Responsible for the day to day management of private and public in patients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after hours emergency cover as determined by the relevant work unit. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. The Team: Broad exposure to General Surgery including operating, emergencies and clinic. The role is well supported clinically with additional teaching and research opportunities. The welcoming community surrounding the hospital consists of natural scenery garnished with wineries, markets and distilleries and entertaining world class outdoor activities. Close contact with consultant staff. Limited evenings and weekends on call. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of Appointment Fixed Term full time, day worker (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 February 2025 until 1 February 2026 *notwithstanding hours to 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. Senior Career Medical Officer Level 1 - Level 3 - $182,000 - $200,000 per annum + 11% superannuation+ access to salary packaging Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022 Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia Holds Australian Fellowship, or an overseas Fellowship, and is employed and credentialed to a fellow position without admitting rights but not employed as a Specialist Medical Practitioner *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. 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 (delete if not required) Disciplinary action in previous employment check. 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. 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 in the Statement of Duties. 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. For more information Megan Wheeler The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly. 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