The role:
The Career Medical Officer is expected to work with a high level of individual responsibility but is accountable to the Clinical Director for all aspects of performance. Direction and supervision are provided by consultant staff, as well as the Clinical Director.
The Career Medical Officer will work to cover Mental Health Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital, after hours:
In the role, they would be expected to
- see patients referred to Mental Health Services by the Emergency Department
- attend to patients in the inpatient units including Short Stay Unit
- attend to patients in the rest of the hospital where input by a Mental Health medical officer is required
They may also be assigned other tasks which are consistent with their qualifications and experience.
While they are performing their role, they would be expected to
- Liaise with Consultants regarding patient care.
- Record clinical information on admission, progress and discharge in the patient medical record.
- Record all decisions made in the patient medical record.
- Promote and maintain close links with multidisciplinary team assigned to patient.
- Respond to calls by Registered Nurses related to patient care as soon as possible.
- Undertake procedures as required.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of medications and treatment administered to patients.
- Participate in Discharge Planning.
Details of Appointment
Permanent Full Time, Night Duty, shift-worker (Set Rotational) position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- 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.
Salary: $125,000 - $178,000 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You’ll 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.
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
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Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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 outlining 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.
- 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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Dr Lennie Woo
Clinical Director
6166 7524
cd.mhsadult@ths.tas.gov.au
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