Join Our Expert Urology Team as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Launceston General Hospital
Launceston General Hospital invites applications for a Consultant Urological Surgeon to join our dynamic and expanding team. Serving a population of approximately 300,000, our unit provides a comprehensive Level 6 Urology service across North and North-West Tasmania, along with statewide sub-specialist services.
Our urology department is renowned for its supportive and collaborative culture. You’ll be joining a team of four experienced urologists who are committed to excellence in patient care, well supported by a team of registrars, including a SET trainee and clinical nurse specialist.
We have access to state-of-the-art equipment and are excited to launch a robotic platform and programme this year, enhancing our surgical capabilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in satellite clinics and theatre lists at the Mersey Community Hospital as part of the Statewide Urological Service provision, and to participate in SET Registrar training and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings. Subspecialist interests are encouraged. Experience in Female urology and reconstruction is highly valued.
The role:
Clinical Activities:
* Operating in the Main Theatre Suite at LGH.
* Operating in the Day Procedure Unit at LGH & MCH.
* Seeing patients in the Outpatient Clinic at LGH & MCH.
* Weekly Grand Rounds.
* Provide consultative service for other specialty units.
* Supervising clinical work of junior medical staff in the Unit.
Quality Assurance Activities within the LGH:
* Participating in Unit and Departmental Management Meetings.
* Participating in continuing education meetings.
* Teaching of the clinical staff (Doctors and Nurses).
* Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained for each patient.
* Overseeing the quality of care provided by the junior medical staff.
Teaching & Research:
* Undergraduate teaching, including tutorials for students of the Tasmanian Medical School.
* Teaching of junior medical staff.
* Participate in clinical reviews and research activities at the LGH.
Call Back:
* Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster with other consultants.
Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training.
The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
Location:
Launceston General Hospital & Mersey Community Hospital, Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services; outpatients and theatre suites. The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) provides inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed Term, part time, day worker with on call, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a three-year period. Please note that a possibility exists for the successful applicant to work in a position of a Visiting Medical Specialist or as a Staff Specialist, hours to be negotiated.
Salary:
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.
Eligibility:
* Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Urology/Urological Surgery.
* Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or
* (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in Urology/Urological Surgery.
* Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position 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 if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
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
* Identification check
* Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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 Stephen Brough
Position: Deputy Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone: (03) 6777 6591
E-mail: stephen.brough@ths.tas.gov.au
Important information:
The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.
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