Head of Department - General Medicine (515768)Australia, TasThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of General Medicine is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Head of Department – General Medicine position.We seek an experienced and enthusiastic Staff Specialist passionate about practicing holistic general medicine, leading and mentoring medical staff, and contributing to quality improvement in a growing general medicine department.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. 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.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.As Head of Department, you will have overall responsibility for the functioning of the department, directly reporting to the Clinical Director of Medical and Cancer Services.You will have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General and Acute Medicine.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.A few of our benefits:Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family.In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success.Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) AwardA remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.Details of AppointmentFixed term, part time* day work (with on-call), working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 3 years.Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to undertake a minimum of 19 hours per fortnight in clinical work with the option of increasing up to 38 hours.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.Holds specialist registration.Is 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.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 violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestyDownload the Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsPlease 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.PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will be considered provided that the Agency is currently contracted to provide services to the Department of Health.For more information contactDr Dinendra GillClinical Director – Medical and Cancer Services.Email: ****** To arrange a confidential phone call, please reach out via the email above.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.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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