Senior Staff Specialist (525695) (Urology)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 29 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North
Location:Surgery LGH
Join Our Expert Urology Team as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Launceston General Hospital Launceston General Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding team. Serving a population of approximately 300,000, our unit provides a comprehensive Level 6 Urology service across North and North-West Tasmania, along with statewide sub-specialist services.
Our urology department is renowned for its supportive and collaborative culture. You'll be joining a team of four experienced urologists who are committed to excellence in patient care, well supported by a team of registrars, including a SET trainee and clinical nurse specialist.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in satellite clinics and theatre lists at the Mersey Community Hospital as part of the Statewide Urological Service provision, and to participate in SET Registrar training and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Subspecialist interests are encouraged. Experience in Female urology and reconstruction is highly valued.
The role: Clinical Activities: Operating in the Main Theatre Suite at LGH.Operating in the Day Procedure Unit at LGH & MCH.Seeing patients in the Outpatient Clinic at LGH & MCH.Weekly Grand Rounds.Provide consultative service for other specialty units.Supervising clinical work of junior medical staff in the Unit.Quality Assurance Activities within the LGH: Participating in Unit and Departmental Management Meetings.Participating in continuing education meetings.Teaching of the clinical staff (Doctors and Nurses).Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained for each patient.Overseeing the quality of care provided by the junior medical staff.Teaching & Research: Undergraduate teaching, including tutorials for students of the Tasmanian Medical School.Teaching of junior medical staff.Participate in clinical reviews and research activities at the LGH.Call Back: Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster with other consultants.The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Location: Launceston General Hospital & Mersey Community Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services; outpatients and theatre suites. The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) provides inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas.
Details of Appointment Fixed Term, part time, day worker with on call, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a three-year period.
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.Specialist Medical Practitioners Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Urology/Urological Surgery.Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role. For more information Dr Stephen Brough
Position: Deputy Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6591
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