Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker (with on-call), position working 76 hours per fortnight, for a period of three years.

• 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 a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director - Surgical and Perioperative to assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist orthopaedic medical care to patients attending North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe.

The orthopaedic service provides both an on call and consultative service at the NWRH in addition to consultative services at the MCH, which includes orthopaedic day surgery cases. The current senior staffing consists of full time and part time orthopaedic surgeons with a supportive team of registrars and JMO's.

This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

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 general 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.

You will also have access to accommodation and relocation costs.

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.

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

• Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35%
• North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20%
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $16,974 per annum
• Fully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu up to $28,786 per annum
• Management Allowance
• Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

What we can offer:

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• Flexible work/life balance
• Attractive Salary Package
• Dynamic team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Generous relocation package

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver's Licence

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
2. crimes of violence
3. sex related offences
4. serious drug offences
5. crimes involving dishonesty
6. Identification check
7. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

• 526395 Clinical Lead - Orthopaedics SMP1-11 (July 2023)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June

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 detailing 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

Please contact:-

Donna Stubbs

Employment Consultant, Medical Services (NW) via phone on or email:

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