Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (504651)

Australia, Tas Oct 16, 2024 About Tasmania Government About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...
Staff Specialist Emergency Department - Launceston General Hospital We love Launceston. Let us show you why! Are you looking for a new adventure, or just finished your training and want to join an energetic, forward thinking team in a department full of broad clinical experiences? We are looking for someone to join our close knit team of FACEMs The department A 43 bed unit opened in 2012, with an annual attendance of 45,000, a 30% admission rate and approximately 20% paediatric caseload. As the referral hospital for the entire north of Tasmania we experience high acuity and clinical diversity. The hospital has all major specialties, including a fully supported ICU with ECMO capability and 24-hour cardiac interventional angiography.
As a consultant group we support ACEM, FACRRM and FRACGP trainees with 24 month ACEM accreditation, including paediatric logbook. As an accredited AMC WBA site, we additionally support multiple international medical graduates at all levels from JMO to Staff Specialist.
Multiple consultants per shift provide direct clinical supervision from 8:00am until midnight, seven days a week with an on-call service outside these hours. We offer approximately 30% CST time with individual portfolios, weekly consultant team meetings and regular educational events. On-call is approximately 1 in 8 shifts, and weekends 1 in 3.
T rainee Feedback "It felt like the LGH ED is a cohesive team. Seemed to respect one another and overall get along well; having worked in departments where this isn't the case, I found this to be a very pleasant experience at LGH ED." - Registrar 2022
"I am grateful for an accommodative roster that has helped me get balance between my work and family life and have time off for exam preparation and to relax afterwards." -Registrar 2020
"The best part of working at LGH ED as a training registrar was really feeling like I was valued as an employee and as a trainee. I felt that I was given many opportunities to grow as a doctor and many opportunities to tailor my training to my own needs." - Registrar 2022
Local Attractions Located in central northern Tasmania, Launceston is your gateway to exploring the island. Experience 4 distinct seasons and enjoy beautiful local vineyards, fresh seafood and produce, explore orchards and berry farms and pristine empty beaches in national parks. Or be adventurous with your pick of world-class mountain biking, kayaking, climbing or hiking and a ski resort all within a few hours of Launceston.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent part time, day worker with on call, working up to 57 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
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
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 -$301,349 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
Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022 In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available
Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment yearly Motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annum, pro rata Participation in Private Practice Scheme 35% of base salary + on call allowance or allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35% of base salary pro rata Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum pro rata Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees Professional development and accelerated pathways. Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Holds specialist registration
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 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 and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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What it is like working at the Department of Health? C ompassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful Nurses and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle
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