Consultant Anaesthetist

**Job no**: 886899
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Medical
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville**:

- **Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $416,551 - $698,173 p.a. (Subject to private practice agreement)**:

- **Permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time available.**

Adelaide has recently been recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes, earning a delightful nod from the Wall Street Journal as being possibly the coolest city in Australia. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities”, Adelaide is a culinary playground with a delicious mix of fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a skilled Consultant Anaesthetist to provide exceptional patient care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest clinical standards. You will play a key role in delivering anaesthetic services in line with regional, hospital, and departmental policies, while upholding the professional guidelines of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Your expertise will contribute to safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients across a variety of clinical settings.

As part of this dynamic role, you will actively mentor and teach medical trainees, interns, and students, sharing your knowledge with the next generation of healthcare professionals. You will also participate in clinical audits, quality assurance initiatives, and risk management activities to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, we encourage your involvement in research and ongoing medical education to support your professional growth and further enhance our team’s capabilities.

**About You**

We are looking for a highly skilled Consultant Anaesthetist who is committed to providing exceptional patient care and contributing to a collaborative clinical environment. You will bring your expertise in anaesthesia, along with a passion for teaching and continuous professional development.
- **Specialist Qualifications**: Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) or equivalent, with registration as a Specialist with AHPRA.
- **Clinical Excellence**: Demonstrated expertise in anaesthesia and a commitment to high-quality patient care, both in and out of hours.
- **Team Collaboration**: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with all levels of staff.
- **Professional Growth**: Dedication to personal and professional development, with active involvement in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Relocation Support**: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
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