Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (526813)Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General HospitalApplications must be submitted by Wednesday 05 March, 2025 11:55 PMAward/Classification:Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11Employment type:Full TimeRegion:NorthLocation:LGH Charles Street, LauncestonProvide specialist care to public and private patients. Be involved in research and quality improvement activities, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Provide specialist advice to inpatient units as required.The Launceston General Hospital invites applicants to apply to the role of Staff Specialist Gastroenterology.The Gastroenterology Department at Launceston General Hospital acts as the tertiary-referral hospital for Northern Tasmania.The team consists of five visiting Gastroenterologists, an Advanced Gastroenterology trainee (VIC/TAS match), Unaccredited trainee, BPT, and JMO/Intern.Services offered include Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Single-balloon enteroscopy, ERCP with Spyglass/Holmium laser lithotripsy, EUS, Halo RFA, Capsule Endoscopy, and Oesophageal manometry / 24hr pH studies.The unit provides inpatient and consultative services, averaging 7-10 inpatients, as well as high volumes of endoscopic procedures.Details of AppointmentPermanent full time, day worker with on call position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible, on a mutually agreed date.*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicantSpecialist Medical PractitionersSpecialist Medical Practitioner Base Salary - Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $25,758 per annumContinuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annumAccess to salary packagingOn call is a requirement of the role, and an on call allowance will be paid in addition to base salary.May be entitled to participate in the Private Patient Scheme, or an allowance in lieu of 35% of base salaryOther allowances as applicable to current Award and AgreementSuccessful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathwayIs a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who holds a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the specialtyCurrent 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 employees 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.The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a preemployment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of violenceSex related offencesSerious drug offencesCrimes involving dishonestySerious traffic offences (delete if not required)Disciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.For more informationPosition: Visiting Medical Specialist GastroenterologyPhone: (03) 6777 6777E-mail: scott.fanning@ths.tas.gov.auThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist (526813)