The Royal Hobart Hospital and Department of Health is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for a Staff Specialist Cardiac Anaesthetist vacancy.

Applications are sought for Specialist Anaesthetists with subspecialty expertise in cardiac anaesthesia and a strong general clinical background, including experience in teaching and quality assurance in a public hospital setting. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in general anaesthetic clinical duties as well as cardiac anaesthesia.

Who are we?

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH collaborates with the University of Tasmania and other institutions.  All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM) provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist clinical anaesthesia services including trauma, paediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular and obstetrics specialities. Anaesthesia services are also provided for Interventional Cardiology, Endoscopy Unit and Medical Imaging Department including Interventional Radiology, CT/MRI and PET scan. We also provide an Acute Pain Service and Perioperative Medicine service.

The Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine is a high-quality specialist teaching department with significant research activity.  We participate in multi-centre research trials and encourage local research. We have strong links with University of Tasmania Faculty of Health Science and the Menzies Research Centre.

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The Role

• Provide clinical services in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services including diagnosis, treatment and care for patients within the Southern area, both inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
• Undertake research in the area of anaesthesia and perioperative care.
• Participate in an out of hours On-Call Roster.
• Actively pursue improvements in clinical support areas as allocated by the Director.
• Participate in such Hospital committees and administrative matters as required by the Director - Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicines.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Observe all hospital by­laws and statutory regulations.

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.
• Generous relocation support packages

Hobart, Tasmania

Hobart 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 on the doorstep of a bustling capital city 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: 

• Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle (subject to working full-time hours) OR 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.
• 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

Fixed term full-time or part-time day work (with on-call), working at least 38 hours and up to maximum 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible until February 2028.

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.

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:
   1. Crimes of violence
   2. Sex related offences
   3. Serious drug offences
   4. Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable requirements

• Recognition as an Anaesthetist by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) holding FANZCA or equivalent.
• Clinical exposure at a tertiary hospital standard within the last 12 months
• Recent fellowship or consultant practice in cardiac anaesthesia
• Ability to perform and interpret comprehensive intraoperative trans-oesophageal echocardiography, with completion or near-completion of an appropriate training program

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  519003 Staff Specialist - Anaesthetist SMP 1-11 (June 2024) CSU.pdf
•  519003 Staff Specialist - Anaesthetist SMP 1-11 (June 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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 Craig Young
Director – Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
Email:   craig.young@ths.tas.gov.au

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