Staff Specialist

**Details of Appointment**

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (with on-call) position working up to 76 hours per fortnight
- _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._

**Why Tasmania?**

It’s different here.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness - our Tasmanian-ness - is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Air travel from Devonport to Melbourne is less than one hour.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

**Who Are We Looking For?**

We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Emergency Medicine, who will work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania’s North West Region. Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Staff Specialist provides specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).

The NWRH and MCH Emergency Departments have approximately 30,000 presentations annually and treat a broad range of patients. The NWRH is the regional trauma centre with a 25% admission rate. The MCH is a sub-acute hospital with limited services and a 15% admission rate. The MCH is staffed with both FACEM and FACRRM/FRACGP’s.

The NWRH ED is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for 12 months advanced training in Emergency Medicine which is increasing to 24 months in 2022. The Emergency Department at MCH is accredited for emergency medicine certificate and diploma courses.

Fellows of the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine and Fellows of the Australian College of General Practitioners with skills and qualifications in Emergency Medicine, ideally the ED Diploma, are encouraged to apply. There are multiple clinical support portfolios that include quality and safety, education, ultrasound and EMET.

**Who are we?**

Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Department of Health - North West (DoH), has major sites located approximately 50km apart.

The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport. The DoH provides both acute and sub-acute patient care.

The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate medical education program.

**Salary**:
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.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 - Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available at Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Levels 1 - 3, with additional 11.5% employer superannuation contribution. Access to generous accommodation and relocation costs.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available, but not limited to:

- North West Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35% pro rata
- North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20% pro rata
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $16480 per annum pro rata
- Fully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu, up to $28,389 per annum pro rata

**What Can We Offer?**
- Contemporary, well equipped work environments
- Flexible work/life balance
- Attractive Salary Package
- Dynamic and diverse team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development

**Essential Requirements**
- Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

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
- Serious Drug Offences
- Crimes involving dishonesty

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