The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Cytogenetics is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Genetic Pathologist vacancy.
Who are we? Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Pathology Services provides a comprehensive pathology service developed for a teaching hospital and academic environment.
The Service is a Tasmanian referral centre for molecular biology, cytogenetics, renal biopsies, immunophenotyping, stem cell transplantation and many specialised microbiological, chemical and haematologic tests, and provides an outpatient specimen collection facility through Pathology South.
All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Tasmanian community.
The Role The Genetic Pathologist will provide a senior role in both cytogenetics and molecular pathology at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Pathology services and will:
Actively pursue improved outcomes in genetics by participating in relevant teaching, research and quality activities.Participate in the provision of diagnostic services in molecular and cytogenetics specifically in haematological disorders at the RHH Pathology services.Undertake quality improvement activities.Essential Requirements Holds specialist registration; orIs a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway.Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.Desirable Requirements Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Genetic Pathology with Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or relevant equivalent qualification with demonstrated scope of practice to cover the areas of testing in cytogenetics and molecular performed at RHH to ensure the NPACC supervision requirements are satisfied.Details of Appointment Permanent, part-time day work (with on-call), working 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
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.
What do I submit with my application? Please ensure your application includes:
A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties.A current CV.The contact details of two referees.Qualifications and supporting documents.How to Apply? Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.
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. Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
For more information contact Dr Archna Sharma
Director of Pathology Services
Phone: (03) 6166 7752
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