Staff Specialist Paediatrician

The Tasmanian Health Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for Staff Specialist Paediatrician – Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service (TCPS).

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and work collaboratively to support the wellbeing of children who have been referred to TCPS.  The priority of the team will be to focus on health and wellbeing assessments, early intervention and early identification of supports to prevent problems or harm occurring in the first place and this will be undertaken through Kids Care Clinics.

The Kids Care Clinics are outpatient clinics in the community setting for children and young people referred to the Tasmanian Community Paediatric service through a statewide referral process

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The Role Patient Care:

• Medical care of patients.
• Undertake procedures as required in the area of practice.

Teaching:

• Undertake undergraduate clinical teaching.
• Provide supervision and training of post graduate trainees.

Research:

• Maintain involvement in research activities.

Administrative and Quality Improvement:

• Provide administrative and quality improvement functions for units as required
• Work closely with corresponding nursing staff and support staff in the area of practice.
• Participation in disaster preparedness planning.

Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.

The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

A few of our benefits:

• Extensive salary packaging options with excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave).
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team.
• Diverse specialist career pathways and professional development.
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines

Location: North West Tasmania

Tasmania has become a cultural centre, with year-round art and music events and restaurants serving gourmet local produce. Excellent educational opportunities and easy access to outdoor pursuits make this the perfect place to raise a family. Enjoy a more tranquil, community-orientated lifestyle while remaining only a short flight from the busy mainland.

Experience beautiful beaches and pristine alpine regions where you can enjoy a vast variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone while enjoying the advantages of a short commute and excellent work-life balance.

In Tasmania you will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. You will have a powerful connection to your patients and your colleagues, and the community will encourage your success. Our isolation helps drive a culture of creation and human connection, which feels both old fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing.

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Salary

Medical Practitioners (Public Sector) Award

A remuneration package comprising the Agreement base salary, relevant allowances and other entitlements will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependent on clinical experience and seniority.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 through to Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available.

• Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $300,216 - $310,389 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Allowance in lieu of motor vehicle currently set at $28,786 pro rata per annum, paid fortnightly (with CPI indexation on 1 July each year).
• Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,974 pro rata per annum.
• Relocation allowance, if appropriate.
• On call allowance % of Base Salary.
• All other allowances as per current Award.
• And subject to approval from the Private Patient Scheme Committee (PPS), 35% of Base salary plus on-call, pro rata) of additional payment will be paid from (PPS). If not admitted to the PPS, a 35% in lieu of PPS of base salary will be paid.

Other Benefits:

• 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.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part-time, day work (with on-call), working 30.4 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

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, part time and casual vacancies.

Essential Requirements

• Holds specialist registration; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who is on the specialist pathway; or
• Is a registered Medical Practitioner who is an International Medical Graduate (IMG) who has a recognised overseas specialist qualification and is assessed as having sufficient experience in the speciality.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

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 Associated Documents

• Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (June 2024)
• Generic Staff Specialist-Senior Staff Specialist SMP1-11 SSMP1-3 (June 2024)
• Function Statement TCPS Staff Specialist

Applicant Guide

• 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep
• 0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

What do I submit with my application?

Please ensure your application includes:

• A 1-2 page application statement as related to the statement of duties
• A current CV
• The contact details of two referees
• Qualifications and supporting documents

How to Apply?

Please click the "Apply now" button on this screen.

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached statement of duties.

Online applications are preferred as this ensures you answer important questions about yourself.  Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Please do not send hard copy applications to the contact person.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.

For more information contact

Dr Anagha Jayakar

Community Paediatrician

Head, Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service 

Clinical Lead, Paediatric Sexual Abuse Care THS – South

Phone:

Email:  

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