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Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathologist - CairnsJob title: Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Anatomical Pathologist - CairnsType of position: Specialist(s)Location Country: QLD - AustraliaCompany name: Pathology Queensland - Queensland HealthDiscipline: Anatomical PathologyJob reference number: QLD624182Description: Cairns is located in tropical Far North Queensland with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, making it an attractive place to live and work. Cairns offers an unmatched tropical lifestyle, all while maintaining an affordable cost of living compared to major cities. With a relaxed lifestyle and year-round sunshine, the region comprises dynamic and culturally diverse communities with excellent entertainment, recreation, arts and sporting facilities.Seeking the best suited applicants to join our friendly caring team of Medical Professionals, the ideal applicant will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate their contemporary knowledge and skills whilst sharing our passion for clinical excellence.Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland and plays a critical role in the government''s response to public health threats, epidemics, and civil emergencies.On top of a generous base salary, medical practitioners also receive additional allowances including motor vehicle, professional development and in Cairns a locality allowance and rural retention and attraction allowance also apply (5% of base salary) to form the total salary. In order to maximise your income you also have access to salary packaging arrangements.Key competencies (role specific criteria)Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the frozen section service, perform MDTs, and be able to participate in an after-hours on call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management.Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network.Qualifications, registrations and other requirementsMandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.Two roles are available and part time hours will be considered for the best suited applicants.Please review the role description for further information and how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr