Specialist Medical Practitioner (526161)Australia, TasOct 9, 2024About Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Statewide Specialty Director and the Assistant Director of Nursing in the development and provision of primary clinical health services.Assist the Statewide Specialty Director in the provision of clinical leadership and direction for Correctional Primary Health Services.Ensure clinical governance and legislative requirements are met.Work within a multidisciplinary health team to provide direct clinical services to patients within the correctional health setting.Assist in the development of health screening, promotion, and education programs.Assist in defining, collecting, and evaluating data for the operation of Correctional Primary Health Services.Undertake inspections of Tasmanian Prison Services to meet legal requirements.The hospital/site/area/team:The Launceston Reception Prison temporarily houses remandee prisoners before they are transferred.Ashley Youth Detention Centre operates under the Department of Education, providing nursing and medical care.The medical on-call service covers both centres when doctors are not present.Position FeaturesThe job is located within a maximum-security prison with regular contact with prisoners.Some Interstate and Intrastate travel may be required.This position does not involve regular on-call work.Contract terms and conditions are negotiable.Employment will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Visiting Medical Practitioners Agreement.Details of AppointmentPermanent, part-time position working 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.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 vacancies.Salary: $210,000 - $301,349 per annum pro rata, with additional superannuation contributions.Access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range is subject to meeting specific criteria.Additional allowances may include:Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance.Continuing Professional Development Allowance.Essential Criteria:Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty.Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.Registration/licences must remain current during employment.Desirable Criteria:Experience in a custodial environment.The Head of the State Service has determined that pre-employment checks will be conducted, including conviction checks.How to ApplyApply Online by clicking the "Apply" button. Complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience relevant to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Provide contact details of two referees with your application.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsReview the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties for an overview of the duties and selection process.The email account you provide will be used for correspondence, so keep it updated.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers.
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