Join our team as a Respiratory and Sleep Physician at Launceston General Hospital!
Launceston General Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a Respiratory and Sleep Physician to join the dynamic and expanding team. The Launceston General Hospital is a regional centre providing in and outpatient care for respiratory and sleep patients. The area has a high prevalence of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary infections, tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep disorders. The hospital has an intensive care unit, acute medical unit, provides ward based non-invasive ventilation, bronchoscopy including endobronchial ultrasound and pleural procedures. The respiratory unit provides an inpatient, outpatient and procedural service to the hospital and is supported by a registrar and resident medical officer, respiratory and sleep CNC and allied health staff (including a pulmonary rehabilitation program). The respiratory unit receives referrals from the Mersey and North West Regional Hospital (NW Tasmania). The hospital has an affiliation with the University of Tasmania and medical students are embraced within the work of the Respiratory Unit.
The successful applicant will be required to provide clinical services for the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. They would need to demonstrate skills and experience in inpatient and outpatient care, bronchoscopy (preferably including linear and radial endobronchial ultrasound and more advanced procedures), preferably skilled in pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate skills in quality assurance activities, educational meetings, and working well within and leading multidisciplinary meetings. They would be expected to participate in administrative duties and have oversight of discharge summaries. They would need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and communication working with medical staff in and outside respiratory medicine, nursing, allied health staff, pharmacy and ability supervise and support junior registrars and resident medical officers.
Launceston is a beautiful part of Tasmania; it offers a brilliant lifestyle for all with excellent schools, affordable housing and renowned vineyards, cafes and restaurants. Launceston is a one hour flight from Melbourne, and in a central and accessible distance to all of Tasmania’s environmental wonders. Launceston and surrounds offer great outdoor opportunities with world famous hiking and biking trails, ski and adventure resorts and beautiful beaches.
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Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent day worker position with on call working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as candidate is available.
*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 and part time vacancies.
Specialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $210,000 - $310,349 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $291,472 -$301,349 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
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 $28,389 per annum, pro rata
- Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata
- Relocation and commencement support available up to $15,000 for approved appointees
- Ability to salary package
- other allowances as per award and 2022 Agreement
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Holds specialist registration
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate
(IMG) who is on the specialist pathway
Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate
(IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as
having sufficient experience in the speciality.
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences (delete if not required)
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We 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.
Statement of Duties
Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (June 2024) CSU.pdf
Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (June 2024) CSU (4).docx
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
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 information
Dr Josie Larby
Position: Respiratory Staff Specialist
Phone: (03) 6777 6777
E-mail: josie.larby@ths.tas.gov.au
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