We are seeking interest from applicants for an accredited Senior Ophthalmology Registrar vacancy at Royal Hobart Hospital with secondment to the Northwest of Tasmania. Suitable for fifth-year RANZCO trainees, this job offers trainees a well-supported, high volume, varied (not just cataract) surgical experience across the breadth of comprehensive ophthalmology making this a great job for consolidating your surgical skills, whilst having consultant back up available where needed.

The successful applicant will be based at North West Eye Surgeons which has private rooms and an associated day surgery at Devonport Eye Hospital in Devonport and private rooms at North West Medical Centre in Burnie. The registrar, as part of their usual duties, may at times also see patients at THS facilities such as North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. Operating will occur for the most part at Devonport Eye Hospital with some lists at North West Private Hospital. The private outpatients and theatres are well appointed with up-to-date facilities and equipment.

The consultants based at North West Eye Surgeons and visiting ophthalmologists together offer comprehensive and subspecialty ophthalmic care including vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, glaucoma, oculoplastic ophthalmology, cornea, and paediatric ophthalmology. There is a vitreoretinal surgeon visiting weekly and a corneal surgeon every fourth week.

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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/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term full-time day work (with on-call), working 76 hours per fortnight (plus 10 hours training time pro rata, per fortnight) commencing after 3 February 2025 onwards – by negotiation, to 2 February 2026. Shorter periods of employment considered throughout this period.

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.

Duties

The Registrar is responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the allocated site/facility. Provide after-hours emergency as determined by the relevant work unit.

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 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
•  Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (July 2023) 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?

You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

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

How do I submit my application?

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

Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Only online application will be considered for this recruitment, hard copy applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agent on behalf of an applicant will not be considered.

For more information please contact -
Dr Kristin Bell
Head of Department
Phone: 0416 875 753
Email:   kristin.bell@ths.tas.gov.au

For recruitment process enquiries please contact -
Medical Staffing Unit
Email:  medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

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