The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Gastroenterology is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist – Gastroenterology vacancy.  

We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Gastroenterology who can hit the ground running. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing and supervising patients autonomously. The position involves management of patients in General Gastroenterology, chronic liver disease, both diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy; and will be particularly attractive to those interested in IBD and Intestinal Ultrasound.

We want an enthusiastic candidate ready to make an impact on the future of their profession. Someone inspired by what is offered as a leader in our Gastroenterology Department

This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views 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 successful candidate will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment, and care for public patients. They will provide a consultative service in Gastroenterology to other disciplines within the Department of Health.

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The gastroenterology unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital is the largest in the state with a current complement of 9 consultants, 2 registrars and 2 junior medical officers. The successful appointment to this position will increase consultant full-time equivalents to 7.5. The unit provides the usual inpatient management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary services to GE unit in-patients with consultation services to all other units in the hospital, outpatient services across general gastroenterology, IBD and hepatology are also routinely provided as are all the usual gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures including ERCP and EUS. On call frequency will be 1:8.  

You will be encouraged to be your authentic self, to share your wisdom with our emerging generation of medical doctors, and in doing so, find your purpose. 

The Role

• Provide a consultant role in Gastroenterology.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care to public and private patients of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) in Gastroenterology.
• Be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and to be actively involved in research.

• Undertake quality improvement activities.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Generous relocation support packages plus accommodation support for when you arrive.
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone on the doorstep of a bustling capital city while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

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Salary

Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

Base salary points range* for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.

• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range* $300,216 - $310,389 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 effective 1 January 2025 as per the 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 (subject to working full-time hours) OR allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,389 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 pro rata per annum.
• Relocation allowance.
• On call allowance % of Base Salary.
• All other allowances as per current Award.
• And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.

Other Benefits:

• You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
• You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full-time day work (with on-call 1:8), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible for 3 years.

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.

Essential Requirements

• Holds specialist registration; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or
• 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in assessment and management of IBD and/or Liver disease
• Experience in Intestinal Ultrasound is desirable
• Experience in assessment and management of motility disorders including oesophageal manometry/pH testing would be desirable but not essential
• Interventionalist doing ERCP/EUS not required

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  Generic Staff Specialist - Gastroenterology SMP1-11 (June 2024) CSU.pdf
•  Generic Staff Specialist - Gastroenterology SMP1-11 (June 2024) CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.pdf
•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 2022.docx

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.   

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will be considered provided that the Agency is currently contracted to provide services to the Department of Health.

For more information contact

Dr Anil Bhagwat
Head of Department - Gastroenterology
Phone:  +61 434 182 726
Email:   anil.bhagwat@ths.tas.gov.au

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