Head of Department - Tasmania - Head MedicalThis 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.Attractive salary package up to AUD$600k (dependent upon experience) and access to salary packaging.Relocation and accommodation assistanceCommitment to ongoing professional development, including conference and sabbatical leave, in addition to annual leave entitlementsDynamic team environmentDaily flights to Melbourne and SydneyThe RoleAs Head of Department, you will have overall responsibility for the functioning of the department. Additionally, your duties are as follows: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.Work collaboratively with various department heads and clinical services throughout Tasmania to promote safe and effective patient care.A full-time workload combining 38 hours; Head of Department duties and 38 hours clinical work per fortnight is available (76 in total per fortnight).The HospitalThe Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for the state of Tasmania, providing all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatry. 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.RequirementsApplicants 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.The LocationHobart is the capital city of Tasmania, known for its picturesque scenery and modern city living with excellent schools and affordable housing. The region offers a temperate climate and diverse outdoor experiences.
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