Staff Specialist (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon): CAIRNS, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Cairns, Cairns, & Far North QLD. Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical). Government-SState (Government & Defense). Full time.

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region, with front-door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations. Cairns Hospital is a busy regional tertiary Hospital with a range of subspecialties, including vascular, orthopedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ENT, urology, and a level 5 adult Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking an energetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who is looking to utilize the full scope of their general plastic surgical experience.

Remuneration value up to $484 807 p.a. (L25 – L27) or $443 589 p.a. (L18 – L24), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, professional development leaves 3.6 weeks p.a., plus private practice arrangements

Purpose of the role Assist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable Plastic Surgery service within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, providing expert medical leadership in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that encourages innovation and patient and multidisciplinary team participation in treatment and care with the aim of achieving demonstrable improvement in service outcomes.

Your opportunity: We are looking for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in plastic surgery to facilitate the delivery of high-quality surgical services to patients of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation, government policy and Directives.

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Contact Recruitment Services on Recruitment.Cairns@health.qld.gov.au