Head Of Department - Hobart - Head Medical Substantive Head of Department in General Medicine Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a substantive position as a Head of Department within General Medicine in one of Australia's most liveable and affordable cities – Hobart, Tasmania.
We are offering an attractive salary package up to AUD$600k (dependent upon experience) and access to salary packaging. Additionally, we provide relocation and accommodation assistance, commitment to ongoing professional development, including conference and sabbatical leave, in addition to annual leave entitlements.
A dynamic team environment and daily flights to Melbourne and Sydney make this role appealing.
The Role Contribute to the provision of high-quality inpatient and outpatient care to public and private patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) in General Medicine. Contribute to the Department of General Medicine's afterhours and weekend roster. Provide professional leadership to medical, nursing, and allied health staff and foster interdisciplinary teamwork. Be actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as trainee and IMG supervision and mentoring. Be involved in research and undertake quality improvement activities. Actively support and participate in service development to improve current services and develop new services in the Department of General Medicine. About the Hospital The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for the state of Tasmania. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatry and is the state's tertiary trauma centre.
General medicine is the largest inpatient department in the hospital with excellent subspecialty support and opportunities for clinicians to be involved in research, clinical redesign, and quality improvement.
Staff specialists are actively involved in the training of basic and advanced physician trainees and the supervision of international medical graduates.
Requirements Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and have a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General and Acute Medicine or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABIM certified), or New Zealand. About the Location Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania that sits right on the water, it's a picturesque and interesting place to explore. Here, you can enjoy all the facilities of modern city living with excellent schools and affordable housing, whilst being free of traffic and large commutes.
Tasmania is known for its beautiful fresh produce and seafood, with a dedication to providing a truly authentic food and wine experience.
The temperate climate and four distinct seasons - including gloriously hot summers without oppressive conditions and cool winters - provide perfect winegrowing conditions, reflected in the excellent wines produced around Tasmania, with many boutique vineyards for wine tasting.
Being a compact island state, it's easy to explore beyond the city into the mountains or along coastal roads. The diverse landscape lends itself to every outdoor experience you could wish for, from world-class golf courses and long-distance running courses to mountain bike trails and the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht racing.
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