The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a permanent full-time Staff Specialist - Intensivist to cover the critical care needs of both Adult and Paediatric Patients (over one month of age) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The RHH is the State's tertiary referral centre and is also the primary teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine.
The successful applicant will hold a combined position across Children's Critical Care Services and the Department of Critical Care Medicine. Both departments are well-established services each employing upwards of 6 consultants from diverse backgrounds. The DCCM is a large (34 bed) teaching unit that cares for a diverse array of older children and adults, including tertiary cardiothoracic and neuro-critical care services. The CCCS is a state-wide tertiary service with a combined model of care but split consultant rosters for NICU and PICU patients; the CCCS service also includes the provision of retrieval and transportation services (NETS-PETS). Successful candidates will work equally across the PICU-PETS and Adult ICU rosters. These two departments collaborate closely to provide optimal care for critically unwell paediatric patients in Tasmania.
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.
The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Staff Specialist - Intensivist, based at the RHH who is able to care for both adults and children over 1 month of age. The role requires candidates to provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to infants, children, and adults, and flexibly work across two departments.
The role includes:
Capacity to work as part of a collaborative team in a busy adult intensive care unit which is Tasmania's tertiary adult ICU, with a broad case mix, excluding transplantation medicine. Rostering is for day periods with on-call and second on-call. Provide on-call services for Paediatric Intensive Care, including diagnosis, treatment, and care for paediatric patients in the RHH Neonatal and Paediatric ICU. Pursuit of improved outcomes for critically-ill children and adults in Tasmania by participating in teaching, research, and clinical practice improvement initiatives relevant to paediatric and adult intensive care across both departments. Provide supervision and advice in matters relating to paediatric intensive care throughout Tasmania. Commit to skills maintenance across Adult and Paediatric critical care disciplines. The two roles of adult and paediatric intensive care will be rostered separately and be consistent with the staff specialist work pattern in each area. 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. Salary A 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.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award. Essential Requirements Holds specialist registration; or Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or 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. Desirable Requirements Recognition as an Intensive care specialist by the Australia and New Zealand College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), with experience across adult and children's critical care. Details of Appointment Permanent, full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
Part-time positions may be negotiable, but hours must be equally spread across both departments.
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.
What do I submit with my application? 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.
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