Staff Specialist (Orthopaedic Surgeon) (600489)Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - Surgical & Periop Servs
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 17 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
$210,000 to $288,000 per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:South
Location:Royal Hobart Hospital
The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking interest from suitably qualified and experienced applicants for a Staff Specialist – Orthopaedic Surgeon vacancy.
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 RHH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers services in the major Orthopaedic sub-specialty areas (with the exception of spinal surgery) and there would be regular opportunities for exposure to those areas of interest to the successful candidate. Depending upon the qualifications and interest of the incumbent, there may also be the opportunity to be involved with other teaching and research activities.
This role has been established to fulfil several targeted activities aimed to improve the delivery of timely surgical services to trauma patients and assist in the coordination and training of surgical Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Registrars. It is ideally suited to a surgeon who has recently been awarded Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery or will do so prior to the commencement of employment.
The Orthopaedic General and Trauma Surgery Fellow will be a member of Surgical Services, and the role will involve a mix of four key objectives:
the undertaking of approved Orthopaedic surgical in-patient and out-patient services,participation in Consultant after-hours rosters,provision of leadership and mentoring for junior staff including surgical RMOs and registrars,assisting with quality improvement, audit and service improvement within Surgical Services.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.Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family.
In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success.
Details of Appointment Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 1 February 2026.
Minimum Requirements: Holds specialist registrationFellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedic Surgery (or eligibility for Fellowship prior to the commencement of the role).Current Driver's LicenceHow to Apply? Please ensure your application includes:
A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of dutiesA current CVThe contact details of two refereesQualifications and supporting documentsPLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
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