Service Tasmania
Senior Resident Medical Officer - Neurosurgery (527684)
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Job Description
- Req#: 1112614
- Superannuation and salary packaging
- Relocation Assistance
- Support and dynamic work environment
- Strong Professional and social networks
- A unique and well-balanced lifestyle
- Salary range is in accordance with Salaried Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019
- *Please note that the Salaried Medical Practitioners Agreement has recently been negotiated but is not yet certified by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission. The new salary rates can be found at the following link Medical Practitioner salary rates | Tasmanian Department of Health
- Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees.
- Admission of patients.
- Care of patients in the wards including a daily ward round.
- Attend Specialist and Registrar ward rounds and record all decisions made in the medical history.
- Timely responses to calls by members of the patient’s care team.
- Ensure that consultations occur when requested.
- Interact with families or carers of hospital patients.
- Accurate and timely recording of drugs and treatment.
- Checking and signing of result sheets for investigations.
- Undertake procedures as required.
- Accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous recording in the medical record including progress notes each day.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. We are committed to providing the highest levels of healthcare and services.
We are seeking a Senior Resident Medical Officer to work within the Neurosurgery Department at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH). The Royal Hobart hospital is Tasmania’s largest Hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.
Royal Hobart Hospital offers challenging and stimulating employment and future career opportunities with salary commensurate with qualification and experience.
Salary
$97,946 - $116,260 per annum + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Classification
Medical Practitioner Level 5 (Senior RMO year 1) to Level 8 (Senior RMO Year 4).
Period of Employment
Fixed term, full time day work, 80 hours per fortnight, commencing 05 February 2024 until 03 February 2025 (24 months negotiable)
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant/sApplicants 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 and part time vacancies.
Location
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Hobart Hospital
Duties
Essential 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 of any new criminal convictions and/or if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.Resident: General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Senior Resident: General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia and has had a minimum of 4 years’ relevant postgraduate experience.
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Desirable Requirements
Current Driver’s Licence (if applicable to allocated role)
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties
Generic Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (April 2023) CS (2).pdf
Generic Resident Medical Officer-Senior Resident Medical Officer MP (April 2023) CS (2).docxApplication Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docxHow to apply
Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign.
NOTE: You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.
You ARE required to submit a current CV & cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.
Please note: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.
For further information please contact:
Dr Nova Thani
Head of Department, Neurosurgery
nova.thani@ths.tas.gov.auFor further information on the application process please contact:
Marita Eccles
Medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.auBetter health and quality of life around Tasmania. Visit us at www.ths.tas.gov.au
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