Specialist(s) Pathology Queensland

Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist - Cairns

Job title:

Job title: Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist - Cairns

Type of position:

Type of position: Specialist(s)

Location Country:

Location Country: QLD - Australia

Company name: Pathology Queensland - Queensland Health

Discipline: Anatomical Pathology

Job reference number:

Job reference number: CSQ654836

Description:

Description: Enjoy the Far North Qld lifestyle and experience everything Cairns has to offer while working at Pathology Queensland as a permanent, full time Staff Specialist Anatomical Pathologist. Joining Pathology Queensland in Cairns means working in a region that values clinical excellence while offering a lifestyle that's hard to match. The Cairns Laboratory is part of a dynamic healthcare network, and the city's growing population and tourism industry ensure a diverse and stimulating caseload.Make Pathology Queensland in Cairns your next career move

You will be provided with a competitive salary applies which include:-
• Base salary, retention and attraction allowance (50% of base salary)
• Motor Vehicle and Professional Development Allowances
• Rural attraction and retention allowance (5% of base salary)
• Location Allowance
• Salary packaging options also apply to allow you to maximise your income.

What you'll do

• Deliver expert Anatomical Pathology services that make a difference by providing timely, efficient, and high-quality diagnostic and consultation services that are both cost-effective and tailored to meet the clinical needs of referrers across Queensland.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of Anatomical Pathology by helping to design and implement strategic frameworks grounded in global best practices.
• Supervise and support registrars, fostering their growth and ensuring the highest standards of professional development.

About you

• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, skills and ability in Anatomical Pathology, participate in the frozen section service, perform MDTs, be able to participate in the after-hours on call roster, and a high level of professionalism required in the position, especially objectivity.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills necessary for all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to conduct relevant training, teaching, research, investigation, analysis and management
• Knowledge of the ISO 15189 and NATA Medical Testing Requirements demonstrating continued accreditation in your clinical specialty for all laboratories across a diverse network

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a medical qualification and tertiary qualification in Anatomical Pathology (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Pathologist.
• The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.

Why Pathology Queensland

Pathology Queensland (PQ) is a leading provider of comprehensive diagnostic and laboratory services with 35 laboratories located across Queensland. PQ is critical to the delivery of healthcare in Queensland and with a multidisciplinary team of 2,000 people, we're involved in 70 per cent of all medical decisions and in all cancer diagnoses.

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals in Cairns and be part a dynamic group of individuals that embraces, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

Ready to apply?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Yourresume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• Ashort statement (maximum two pages)that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading'key competencies (role specific criteria)'.

Please review the role description for further information and details on how to apply

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