Gastroenterologist. Department of Health. Burnie, Devonport & North West TAS. Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical). Government - State (Government & Defence). Full time. $216,300-$310,389 PA + 11.5% Super +Packaging.

Details of Appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position working 76 hours per fortnight. 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.

Why Tasmania? It’s different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally. Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Air travel from Devonport to Melbourne is less than one hour.

Tasmanian | the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary.

Who Are We Looking For? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Specialist in Gastroenterology, who will work as part of the Department of Acute Medicine across the North West region.

The position involves management of patients in General Gastroenterology, IBD, chronic liver disease, and both diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopy. Experience in capsule endoscopy would be highly regarded. This position will be attractive to a highly skilled and motivated medical professional who views challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicant will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels.

The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnosis, treatment and care for public patients. They will provide a consultative service in Gastroenterology to other disciplines and to both hospitals within the Department of Health – North West. Please note only Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) candidates can be considered for this position.

Who are we? Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Department of Health – North West (DoH), has major sites located approximately 50km apart.

The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport.  Gastroenterologists provide gastroenterology and Hepatology services across both sites with the base being MCH. The MCH is predominately outpatient and day surgery cases. The two hospitals both have very busy emergency and general medical departments. Both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics are primarily located at the NWRH with outpatient services at both sites. Anaesthetic services are provided at both sites however the team is based at NWRH for on call purposes. A busy general surgical service is based at the NWRH with the MCH providing predominately day surgery cases. A rehabilitation service is located in a purpose built ward at the MCH. There are extensive outpatient services for a range of subspecialty services. There is also an eight bed Intensive Care unit located at NWRH. Onsite support services in pathology, imaging and pharmacy are extensive.

The North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) operates as a branch of the Northern Tasmania Cancer Service and it is linked with the Holman Centre in Launceston. The NWCC provides integrated oncology services to patients who live in North West Tasmania. The North West Private Hospital is co-located with the North West Regional Hospital and this facilitates private practice for many of the region’s specialists. The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School. As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate medical education program.

Salary: Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1- Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $216,300 - $310,389 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging. 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. Salary range is in accordance with 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 or motor vehicle allowance of $28,389 per annum, pro rata. Continuing Professional Development Allowance of $16,480 per annum, pro rata. Relocation and commencement support available. Further allowances as applicable.

What Can We Offer? Contemporary, well equipped work environments. Flexible work/life balance. Attractive Salary Package. Dynamic team environment. Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements: Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty. Current Driver's Licence. 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:

Conviction checks in the following areas: Crimes of Violence. Sex Related Offences. Serious Drug Offences. Crimes involving dishonesty. Serious Traffic Offences. Identification check. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

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Phone 0364936154 or Email rob.fassett@ths.tas.gov.au