Anaesthetic Registrar/Senior Registrar

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Anaesthesia Department

Job title Anaesthetic – Registrar Designation Registrar REG1 - REG6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 12 months

Salary $122,264 - $153,195 Location Alice Springs

Position number 24053 RTF Closing 05/11/2025

Contact officer Dr Jacob Koshy

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To provide high quality clinical services under the guidance and supervision of specialist staff within the Operating Theatre

and Day Procedure units at Alice Springs Hospital.

Context statement

The Anaesthetics team support patients undergoing procedures and surgeries for General Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology,

Diagnostic radiology procedures in children, Dental and Maxillo Facial procedures, Orthopaedic surgery, ENT,

Ophthalmology, Urology, and labour analgesia in maternity, Insertions of and maintenance of access for Dialysis, Central

Venous access and services for acute pain.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high quality clinical care for patients presenting to the Perioperative units.

2. Manage patients attending the perioperative suites and day procedure unit under the supervision of consultants.

3. Participate in Pre Anaesthetic checks and Acute Pain Rounds.

4. Ensure adequate supervision of and participation in teaching and education programs for nursing staff, junior staff and

medical students.

1. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
2. Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
3. Participate in other activities as directed by the Head of department.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

9. Participate in the assessment process of the training scheme for which they are enrolled.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Eligible for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Experience in anaesthetics for all types of surgery and specialities except cardiac surgery, excellent skills in regional

anaesthesia/analgesia and experience in Intensive Care

3. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work

environment, as a team member.

4. Ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team and an interest in and a commitment to improving

Indigenous health.

5. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.

Desirable

1. A passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare.

Further information

Applicants should provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees within last 2 years including work email addresses.

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as Northern Territory working with children clearance notice,

National criminal history checks. Immunisation requirements - Category A, direct contact with blood or body substances.

Approved: September 2025 Professor Alan Sandford, Executive Director of Medical Services

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Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Anaesthesia Department

Job title Anaesthetic – Senior Registrar Designation Senior Registrar SREG1 - SREG2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 12 months

Salary $166,617 - $182,143 Location Alice Springs

Position number 24053 RTF Closing 05/11/2025

Contact officer Dr Jacob Koshy on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To provide high quality clinical services under the guidance and supervision of specialist staff within the operating Theatre

and Day Procedure units at Alice Springs Hospital.

Context statement

The Anaesthetics team support patients undergoing procedures and surgeries for General Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology,

Diagnostic radiology procedures in children, Dental and Maxillo Facial procedures, Orthopaedic surgery, ENT,

Ophthalmology, Urology, and labour analgesia in maternity, Insertions of and maintenance of access for Dialysis, Central

Venous access and services for acute pain.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high quality clinical care for patients presenting to the Perioperative units.

2. Manage patients attending the perioperative suites and day procedure under the supervision of consultants.

3. Participate in Pre-Anaesthetic checks and Pain Clinics.

4. Ensure adequate supervision of and participation in teaching and education programs for junior staff, including advanced

trainees and medical students.

1. Participate in research, educational and professional development.
2. Initiate and participate in quality assurance activities, peer review practices and continuing Medical Education.
3. Participate in other activities as directed by the Head of department.
4. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

9. Participate in the assessment process of the training scheme for which they are enrolled.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Eligible for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. At least 3 years' experience in anaesthetics for all types of surgery and specialities except cardiac surgery, excellent skills

in regional anaesthesia/analgesia and experience in Intensive Care

3. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work

environment, as a team member.

4. Ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team and an interest in and a commitment to improving

Aboriginal health.

5. Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care

6. Able to directly manage and supervise junior staff.

Desirable

1. A passion for rural, regional and Aboriginal healthcare.

Further information

Applicants should provide a current CV and contact details for 2 referees within last 2 years including work email addresses.

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as Northern Territory working with children clearance notice,

National criminal history checks. Immunisation requirements - Category A, direct contact with blood or body substances.