The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Basic Trainee – Acute Care vacancies.

We are looking for junior doctors with strong clinical skills and knowledge who have career interest in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia. These positions may also be of interest to those pursuing careers in Emergency Medicine or Remote and Rural Medicine. 

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5 (Registrar)

Salary is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Salary

$134,930 per annum

Period of Employment

Fixed-term, full-time day work working 76 hours per fortnight (plus 10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro rata) for 12 months, commencing 2 February 2026 until 1 February 2027.

Applicants should note that, for a period of a twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Location

Anaesthetics/ICU - Royal Hobart Hospital

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Basic Trainee – Acute Care (previously known as Senior Resident Medical Officer in Acute Care)

This role was previously known as Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in Acute Care. Following the removal of the SRMO classification from the Medical Practitioners Agreement, the position has now been reclassified as Medical Practitioners Level 5 (Registrar). This is not a training registrar role. Separate recruitment processes apply for registrar roles in anaesthesia and intensive care.

This Basic Trainee – Acute Care (aka SRMO) role is described below with instructions on how to apply. Successful candidates will perform SRMO-equivalent duties. Further details will be discussed with short listed candidates at interview. 

The Department of Critical Care Medicine (DCCM) and the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) at the Royal Hobart Hospital offer prevocational positions as Basic Trainees in Acute Care. These consist of six months in Intensive Care and six months in Anaesthesia during the one-year tenure. Up to 6 positions are available if there are suitable applicants.

These positions are ONLY for candidates who

1. have a minimum of two years full time equivalent postgraduate hospital clinical experience in Australia or New Zealand,

and

2. are no more than post-graduate year 4 or equivalent, during the year of employment.

We are looking for doctors with strong clinical skills and knowledge with excellent communication skills, who have career interest in Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Remote and Rural Medicine (ACRRM).

In ICU, Acute Care Basic Trainees will undertake shiftwork under the supervision of Consultant Intensivists and Senior Registrars. They are rostered with the general registrar pool and have similar duties. After hours, they are supported by ICU registrars and the on-call Senior Registrars and Consultants. They may work regular rostered overtime, with up to 95 hours rostered per fortnight/pay period on occasion. Additionally, they may be rostered to our satellite private ICU. This ICU predominantly cares for high-risk perioperative cases, including cardiac surgical, thoracic, and neurosurgical cases, and major abdominal, as well as some medical admissions. In this role, you will work directly under the supervision of a Consultant Intensivist.

In Anaesthesia, Basic Trainees work under supervision of a Specialist Anaesthetist within main theatres, the day procedure unit, the acute pain service and anaesthetic assessment clinics. They will work day and evening shifts with subsequent participation in weekend after-hours roster when assessed as competent to do so.

Allocation of term order is determined by the two departments. These positions align with the REGISTRAR term dates, commencing 2 February 2026 – 1 February 2027.

Nb. These positions are not available to candidates who have previously held equivalent positions at RHH or elsewhere. Applicants with extensive prior experience in ICU and/or anaesthesia may be better suited to applying for registrar positions in either department.

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.

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

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

Selection Process:

Essential Requirements listed above are mandatory for all appointed candidates.

Candidates will be selected for interview based on the following criteria:

Desirable Experience and Criteria:

1. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they are post-graduate year 3 or 4 or equivalent during the year of employment
2. University of Tasmania graduates and/or current Tasmanian public hospital employees
3. Previous experience in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine Emergency Medicine and other high acuity inpatient medical or surgical services.
4. Completion of practical acute care and resuscitation courses, such as ALS, BASIC, APLS, EMST and formal Point of Care Ultrasound training.
5. Demonstrated experience in audit, research, teaching, and safety and quality processes.
6. Demonstrated experience with teamwork and leadership roles, both within and outside of medical work.

Candidates should demonstrate the following personal qualities which will be evaluated throughout

the selection process:

• A strong academic record and aptitude for advanced study
• High level oral and written communication skills
• The ability to function in stressful situations and adapt to different work environments
• A respectful, caring and ethical approach to interactions with colleagues and patients.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
 Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) CSU.docx
 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply

Please submit:

1. A succinct Cover Letter, no more than TWO pages, outlining:
   1. Current career plans and why you are applying for this position at the Royal Hobart Hospital
   2. Why you think you are suitable for the position, with reference to the criteria listed 1-6 under “Desirable Experience and Criteria”
   3. Please do not paraphrase or refer to your CV in the Cover Letter – your CV will be assessed separately
2. Up to date, detailed, Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   1. The Selection Panel prefers applicants to not use THS/RHH pro-forma CVs.
   2. Your CV should be personalised and include all relevant information to allow assessment of your suitability for the role. Copies of completion certificates for relevant courses should be attached
3. Names and contact details for three referees (should be supervisors or consultants you have worked within the past two years)

These are prevocational SRMO-equivalent Acute Care positions. Recruitment to this position is separate to the RHH’s general RMO pool applications or Registrar recruitment processes.

Candidates short-listed for interview will be advised in July 2025.

Interviews are planned for July 29-30^th, however these dates may be changed at our discretion. Interviews will be available in person and via TEAMS.

For further information:

Dr David Rigg

Senior Staff Specialist Intensivist
david.rigg@ths.tas.gov.au

Dr Bronwyn Posselt
Staff Specialist Anaesthetist
bronwyn.posselt@ths.tas.gov.au

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