Registrar (Obstetrics And Gynaecology) (STP-TMSDT) (501+32)

Disclaimer:

If you wish to apply via an agency, please ensure they are an approved supplier to the Tasmanian Health Service and listed on the ‘Engagement of Locum Medical Officers and Recruitment of Medical Practitioners’ contract (DOH-6020). Any applications that do not align with this will be automatically listed as ineligible.

The Team and The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registrar – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region.

The maternity unit, housing the birthing suite and all inpatient maternity patients for the region, is located at North West Private Hospital (NWPH) in Burnie, with antenatal and postnatal services offered at both the NWRH and MCH. There are approximately 1000 births annually and staffing includes experienced midwives. High risk births are managed in conjunction with the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) and Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) supported by the local endocrinology and diabetic teams. The unit is supported by a Level 4 Neonatal Unit and an 8 bed Level 4 Intensive Care Unit.

The outreach services are located at picturesque regional centres which include the West Coast District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and King Island District Hospital and Health Centre.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Adherence to hospital and professional protocols, policies, clinical pathways, and standards.

- Preforming clinical procedures within the limits of defined clinical privileges and with appropriate supervision.

- Demonstrating sound judgement and competence in accordance with skills and knowledge when undertaking tasks.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a twelve (12) month period.

Registrars only: You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

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, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Registrars

Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,+30 - $18+,005 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

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 $+,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.+5 per week per person, or $25.+5 for a family.
Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

*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 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.

Statement of Duties:

Generic Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Accredited) MP5-11 (July 2023) WWCT CSU.docx
Application Guide:

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sophie Coghlan
Position: Administrative Support Officer - Medical Workforce Unit
Phone number: 0456 786 633
Email address: sophie.coghlan@ths.tas.gov.au

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