The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Gynaecological Oncology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Gynaecological Oncologist position.
Suitable applicants should hold a Certificate of Gynaecologic Oncology (CGO) from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists or equivalent international qualifications. Additionally, any applicant in the final stages of their CGO training would be welcome to apply for the position.
Who are we?
Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania's largest hospital and tertiary 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 patients, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Department of Gynaecologic Oncology forms part of the Department of Women's and Children's services at the Royal Hobart Hospital. It is one of the few state-wide medical services in Tasmania. The service is based in Hobart but does offer an outreach service in Launceston in the North of the state.
The Role
Providing surgery for women with gynaecological cancers, genetic risk of cancer, genital tract dysplasia including colposcopy and complex benign gynaecological conditions such as placenta accreta spectrum. In addition to surgery, the role involves outpatient clinics, regular multidisciplinary team meetings, on-call commitments and outreach clinics, on a regular basis, at the Launceston General Hospital. The position is supported by a full-time nursing Gynaecological Cancer Care Co-ordinator. The department of Gynaecologic Oncology also has a full-time senior registrar/Fellow that works exclusively in the department. In addition, there is junior medical officer support. Essential Requirements
Holds specialist registration; or 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. Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration. Details of Appointment
Permanent, full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible from 3 February 2025.
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.
How to Apply?
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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 do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.
For more information contact
Dr Michael Bunting
Staff Specialist – Gynaecological Oncologist.
Phone: 03 6166 7546
Email:
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