Consultant Anaesthetist

**JOB DETAILS**:
**The Role**:
We are looking for dedicated Consultant Anaesthetists to work in a vital and innovative department in tropical Queensland location. This is your opportunity to deliver high quality anaesthetic and perioperative care to patients.

The role requires the applicant to undertake a broad range of anaesthetic and perioperative practice and there are opportunities to develop special clinical interests across a wide range of specialties.
- Generous remuneration package value up to $486,763 p.a_
- Tropical Location_
- Over 300 days of sunshine a year_
- Live and work in a vibrant, dynamic city_
- Boutique shopping, fine dining experiences, cultural events, and a bustling nightlife._
- Provide specialist anaesthetic, analgesic and related services for all patients (except for sub-specialist neonatal, infant and paediatric patients and sub-specialist cardiac surgical patients) undergoing elective and emergency procedures within the THHS in its role as a major tertiary referral hospital. Participate in an afterhours on-call roster.
- Undertake anaesthetic outpatient consultations, pre-operative assessments, and other specialist services as required.
- Manage the delivery of patient care in the speciality of anaesthetics including management of complex clinical cases.
- Provide support to the Clinical Director Anaesthetics in managing the medical workforce within the Anaesthetic Department to ensure that annual leave, rosters, sick leave etc are appropriately managed across the team.
- Lead education, research and training activities in the department and in other relevant areas of the hospital, ensuring that these activities occur within the specialty and that staff are supported.
- Assist the Clinical Director Anaesthetics in the management of clinical governance and patient safety within the Department of Anaesthetics ensuring that all incidents, complaints and patient safety activities are actioned and that lessons from previous incidents are shared widely.
- Undertake annual performance review, personal development planning and job planning for your medical team.
- Work in collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinical Director Anaesthetics to effectively manage the resources and budget in your clinical area.

**The Hospital**:
The hospital has approximately 600 inpatient beds and takes referrals for its tertiary services. The University Hospital provides, complex, high-level services across a wide range of specialities including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, adult and paediatric ICU, general surgery, medicine, radiation and medical oncology, transplant haematology, paediatrics, obstetrics, and neonatology to the region. This is the only tertiary facility in Queensland to offer all these services within the one hospital.
- There are currently 14 operating theatres with approximately 16,000 procedures performed per year. In addition, the Anaesthetic Department provides out-of-theatre anaesthetic support for endoscopy, bronchoscopy, interventional cardiology, interventional neuroradiology and endovascular clot retrieval, radiation oncology, medical imaging, mental health, birth suite, and runs the acute pain service.
- The Department of Anaesthesia has a current senior staff of 50 consultant anaesthetists (25 full time specialists, 14 part-time staff specialists and 11 VMOs). There are 24 anaesthetic registrars (incl. GP, ED and ICU trainees) and 5 RMOs attached to the department. Subspecialty senior staff rosters are in place for cardiac anaesthetics, paediatric anaesthetics and hyperbaric medicine.
- The department is approved by ANZCA for three years of training and is the tertiary hub for the Northern rotation as overseen by the Queensland Anaesthetic Rotational Training Scheme (QARTS).
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**Location**:
A vibrant, dynamic city, this is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and the perfect laid-back tropical/coastal lifestyle, it offers a range of diverse experiences.
- From the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest to the dirt and dust of the Australian outback, the lifestyle, culture and heritage make the region so unique. The options are endless, and rest assured it is both the journey and the destination that make the region so spectacular.
- Appreciate the country town 'feel' and change your pace as you absorb the local tropical/coastal flow. This town has something to offer for all, from the most adventurous souls to young families looking for a great place to raise their children.
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**Essential**:

- Qualified as a medical practitioner with specialist qualifications and registration, or eligible for registration, as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate discipline.

**Salary**:

- Generous remuneration package value up to $486,763 p.a. comprising:

- Salary range of $189,408 to $239,377 p.a. (L18-L27)
- Annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer