Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (ENT Surgeon) – CAIRNS, Cairns & Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD. Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical). Government - State (Government & Defence). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights.

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.

About us: Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

As a Cairn and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: Generous superannuation. Salary packaging. Annual incremental increases. Career training and development. Flexible work arrangements. Wellness programs. Remuneration value up to $497 941 p.a. (L25 – L27) or Remuneration value up to $455 624 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 leave 3.6 weeks p.a., plus private practice arrangements.

Purpose of the role: Assist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable ENT service within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

Your opportunity: An exciting opportunity exists for you to join the Surgery Services team as a Senior Staff Specialists or Staff Specialists Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon. You will assist in the provision of high quality services to patients requiring Ear, Nose and Throat services while assisting the Clinical Director of Surgery with the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable Ear, Nose and Throat service at Cairns Hospital and across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and the Cape and Torres Straight Health Service. This includes outpatients, inpatients, outreach elective and emergency Ear, Nose and Throat surgery.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

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