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Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital and major referral centre and has the only tertiary NNICU in the state.  The Women’s and Children’s Service at RHH offers a comprehensive service including 24-hour labour ward coverage, with over 2000 births per annum, with both simple and complex care requirements.

This is an exceptional and unique opportunity for a Level 5 or 6 trainee with an interest in ultrasound and high-risk obstetrics to undertake advanced training within the public and private sector. Ultrasound training in both obstetrics and gynaecology will be provided at the RHH and Women’s Imaging, and obstetric skills will be advanced through the care of high-risk pregnancies, in the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) clinics and on labour ward.

The position is aimed at trainees who would like to commence the DDU (Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and would suit both those considering subspecialty training (CMFM or COGU), or those wishing to remain generalists with a special interest.

In addition to clinical duties, the successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of multidisciplinary meetings, including the perinatal morbidity and mortality meeting, and the perinatal management group meeting. The rostered timetable and duties will include:

• Obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound training – Women’s Imaging, Hobart, and MFM Clinics, Wellington Clinics, RHH
• Labour ward management – RHH
• High Risk Antenatal Clinic, Obstetric Endocrine Clinic - Wellington Clinics, RHH

Administration sessions for meeting preparation and/or dedicated research time.

Salary                                   

$134,930 - $189,005 per annum

Salary range is in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time, day work, working 76 hours per fortnight (+ 10 hours protected training time per fortnight, pro-rata), commencing 1 February 2027 until 7 February 2028.

Please note, up to 24-month contract negotiable

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.

Location

Royal Hobart Hospital

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Duties

The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and provides after-hours emergency cover.

Essential Requirements

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

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:

     a)  Crimes of Violence

     b)  Sex Related Offences

     c)  Serious Drug Offences

     d)  Crimes involving dishonesty

2.  Identification check

3.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024).docx

Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Only online applications will be considered for this Recruitment Campaign.

NOTE: You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You ARE required to submit a current CV & cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

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

For further information regarding this vacancy please contact:

Dr Lindsay Edwards

Obstetrician & Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist

Royal Hobart Hospital

lindsay.edwards@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information on the application process if required please contact:

Marita Eccles
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au  

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